Audi is planning works involvement in Formula E from the 2017/18 season, upscaling its relationship with the ABT Schaeffler team.
ABT has enjoyed ties with Audi since its entry to Formula E in season one, making use of the services of factory driver Lucas di Grassi and access to the German marque's facility at Neuburg.
From the start of the forthcoming Formula E campaign, due to start in Hong Kong on October 9, ABT will enjoy greater financial and technical support from Audi before becoming a works entry for season four.
"Audi has consistently been using motorsport to test and develop new technologies further for subsequent use in production," Audi motorsport chief Wolfgang Ullrich said.
"With quattro drive we revolutionized rally racing and subsequently set standards in circuit racing as well. In the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi was the first manufacturer to have achieved victories with a TFSI engine, a TDI and a hybrid race car, so writing motorsport history on several occasions.
"Now we intend to repeat this in fully electric racing. Formula E with its races being held in the hearts of major cities is an ideal stage for this purpose and Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport a logical partner for us."
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