Specialized is now the official bicycle and e-bicycle partner of the Audi Revolut Formula 1 Team. For the 2026 and 2027 F1 seasons, the American bicycle company will supply a fleet of bikes that Audi F1 will use for its team’s track rides, cardio workouts, and recovery.
The announcement was posted on Instagram, which featured an S-Works Tarmac SL8 in Audi’s team colors. Specialized also mentioned two bike models that will be provided to the Formula 1 team—the Tarmac, its line of high-performance road race bicycles, and the Vado 3, an urban electric bicycle equipped with an 840Wh battery.
There were no announcements yet on what this would mean for consumers. But from Specialized’s collaboration with McLaren in 2011, which brought about a special-edition aero race bike called the S-Works McLaren Venge, there’s a chance we could see Specialized Audi F1 consumer products in the near future.
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“Specialized and Audi Revolut F1 Team share the same obsession: relentless innovation and uncompromising performance,” said Specialized CEO Armin Landgraf. “As its official bicycle and electric bicycle supplier, we’re proud to support the team as it prepares for the demands of elite racing. Together, we’ll push each other forward and raise the standard for performance in both motorsport and cycling.”
“We are excited to be working with Specialized, a brand globally recognised for innovation, performance, and premium design, making them a strong fit for our team and an important part of our journey in Formula One,” added Audi Revolut F1 Team CCO Stefano Battiston. “Maintaining peak physical condition across the team is essential in such a demanding environment, and Specialized’s premium bikes will play a key role in supporting the fitness, well-being, and recovery of our people, both at the track and at our facilities.”
