AUDI F1'S NICO HULKENBERG AND GABRIEL BORTOLETO TEST NEW NUVOLARI SUPERCAR AHEAD OF MONACO GP

Audi F1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto took the marque's new Nuvolari supercar for hot laps in Monaco, offering their professional insights ahead of the 2026 Grand Prix. Named after racing legend Tazio Nuvolari, the limited-production machine boasts a 4.0-liter biturbo V8, delivering 1001 PS and a top speed over 350 km/h, hitting 0-100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds.

Hulkenberg praised the Nuvolari's "overall package" and "impressive" hybrid powertrain, while Bortoleto highlighted its clean turn-in and neutral balance, giving confidence in corners. This test comes as Audi, now a works team after taking over Sauber for 2026, continues to find its footing in Formula 1. The team currently sits ninth in the constructors' standings, with Bortoleto 15th and Hulkenberg 18th. Demonstrating this kind of high-performance engineering prowess is a clear signal of Audi's serious long-term ambitions in F1.