Audi Sport racing legends: Comprehensive 2026 program
- Fledgling project is being showcased at four European classic car events
- New racing series boosts demand for Audi’s DTM models
- Further deliveries of Le Mans sports prototypes are planned
Since 2025, Audi Sport racing legends has been active in the market for historic factory motorsport vehicles. A year ago, the brand began selling exclusive factory motorsport models from its former DTM and sports prototype programs. The offering has generated interest among international collectors and motorsport enthusiasts. This season, Audi Sport racing legends is expanding its presence on the classic car scene to four international events across three countries and is preparing further prototypes for sale.
“Due to the individual technical preparation of each vehicle and the current level of customer inquiries, longer lead times may occur between order and delivery.” says Rolf Michl, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “The demand received to date reflects the interest of collectors in former Audi factory racing cars. In our very first year, we have already succeeded in selling three rare DTM Class 1 racing cars and an LMP prototype to selected car enthusiasts.” An Audi R18 e-tron quattro from the LMP1 era, built in 2013, and three Audi RS 5 DTMs from Class 1 have found new owners in less than twelve months. Mechanics and engineers are currently working on further racing cars.
“Since the introduction of the CLASS ONE Revival series, Audi Sport racing legends has recorded increased interest in former Class 1 DTM racing cars.” emphasizes Florian Mair, project manager at Audi Sport racing legends. “Audi Sport racing legends has observed growing customer interest in former DTM racing cars since the launch of the CLASS ONE Revival series. Audi Sport racing legends continues to receive direct inquiries regarding former DTM racing cars. That is why we have included three CLASS ONE Revival events in our calendar. The Le Mans prototypes are also attracting significant attention from collectors and enthusiasts.”
In the coming season, Audi Sport racing legends will, for the first time, be attending four international events across three European countries to network, showcase highly sought-after vehicles and support its customers during their first races. At the ADAC Hockenheim Historic, the brand will present an Audi Sport racing truck and several historic racing cars in the paddock. Two Audi RS 5 DTM cars, once driven by Audi factory drivers Mike Rockenfeller and Nico Müller, are taking part in the CLASS ONE Revival. Nico Müller himself will be at the wheel of his former race car, chassis number 114. The Swiss driver finished as DTM runner-up in 2019 and 2020 in that car.
The event will take place from July 2 to 5 and is among France’s established historic motorsport gatherings. Starting this year, Le Mans Classic is switching from a biennial to an annual format. Alternating annually, the series invites owners of racing cars from the years 1923 to 1974 (Le Mans Classic Heritage) or from the years 1975 to 2015 (Le Mans Classic Legend). Audi Sport racing legends will showcase the Audi R18 e-tron quattro and Audi R10 TDI at the event.
From August 7 to 9, the brand will be flying the flag at the Belmot Oldtimer Grand Prix. At the Nürburgring, the CLASS ONE Revival will take place as part of a long-established event with an international field of participants and visitors. The Red Bull Ring Classics at the end of August will then host the fourth round of the CLASS ONE Revival. Audi Sport racing legends will conclude its season program at this popular event in Styria. Based on international customer inquiries, Audi Sport racing legends is evaluating additional vehicle projects beyond the 2026 season.
The 2026 Audi Sport racing legends calendar
May 8–10, Hockenheim (D)
CLASS ONE Revival | ADAC Hockenheim Historic – Das Jim Clark Revival
July 2–5, Le Mans (F)
Le Mans Classic Legend
August 7–9, Nürburgring (D)
CLASS ONE Revival | Belmot Oldtimer Grand Prix
August 29–30, Red Bull Ring (A)
CLASS ONE Revival | Red Bull Ring Classics