CS Alum Creates Promo Video for F1 Fans

As the motorsports world focuses on this weekend’s Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, a Georgia Tech alumnus is bringing attention to the sport’s 2026 season.

Tamer Shaaban (CS 11) has created a promotional video that hypes Audi's upcoming Formula 1 debut. Without access to a car or a track, Shaaban designed the video exclusively using Unreal Engine 5, an open-source game design engine used to develop Fortnite and several other popular video games.

Shaaban is a filmmaker and user-interface designer who shared the video on LinkedIn this week. He said, “I wanted to excite Audi and F1 fans. I had no car, but I had the experience of directing and technology at my disposal.”

Shaaban said his goal was to push Unreal Engine’s technology to its limits to showcase its potential.

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“I came up with a creative that would rely entirely on building something photorealistic with the heart and spirit of Audi’s racing legacy,” said Shaaban.

“Here’s to the future of the Audi F1 Project and the powerful future of imagination.”

Despite a storied racing history that includes several victories at the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 2026 season will mark the first time Audi will compete as a Formula 1 team.

To learn more about Shaaban's approach to the Audi F1 fan video and thoughts on the future of filmmaking, click here to read a recent story about his work from CairoScene, an online cultural magazine.