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Audi appoints former Mercedes powertrain chief Thomas Fuhr to lead F1 engine division
Audi has appointed Thomas Fuhr to lead its Formula 1 powertrain division in Neuburg, Germany.
He will take over as CEO of Audi Formula Racing on November 1, adding a leader to the team that develops and builds Audi’s F1 drivetrain.
Fuhr brings more than 30 years of engineering and executive experience, including leading Mercedes’ F1 powertrain unit from 2009 to 2012.
The appointment gives Audi technical chief Stefan Dreyer more time to focus on developing the F1 power unit, while operations chief Christian Foyer continues to oversee daily work at the Neuburg site.
Audi says the change will strengthen its organisation as it builds on its first F1 power unit, which has already reached the track.
Fuhr is expected to help develop the team and its organisation as Audi continues its Formula 1 project.
Audi has appointed Thomas Fuhr as CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH, its division developing Formula 1 power units.
Fuhr is due to take up the role on November 1, 2026.
He previously led Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains from 2009 to 2012.
The appointment is intended to strengthen Audi’s management structure and let technical chief Stefan Dreyer focus on power-unit development.
Christian Foyer will continue overseeing operations at the Neuburg site.
- Who
- Thomas Fuhr, a former managing director of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains.
- What
- He has been appointed CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH, which develops Audi’s F1 power units.
- When
- He is due to take up the role on November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Audi Formula Racing is based in Neuburg, Germany.
- Why
- Audi says the appointment will strengthen its leadership structure and allow Stefan Dreyer to focus on technical development.
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Fuhr served as managing director of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains.
Adam Baker left the Audi Formula Racing CEO role, according to PlanetF1.
Audi announced Fuhr’s appointment.
Fuhr is due to take up the CEO role.
- Incoming CEO
- Thomas Fuhr
- Company
- Audi Formula Racing GmbH
- Role start date
- November 1, 2026
- Previous F1 role
- Managing director of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains, 2009–2012
- Location
- Neuburg, Germany
- Existing technical lead
- Stefan Dreyer, chief technology officer
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What people are saying
I am proud to join Audi’s Formula 1 project.
As Thomas understands both the technical challenge and what it takes to build and lead high-performing teams, I am confident he will play a key role by further developing the team and its organisation to make us the best F1 manufacturer.
This appointment further strengthens the structure we have built up at Audi Formula Racing.