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Sauber has announced plans to open a new technical centre in the United Kingdom to support the team’s impending transition into the works Audi squad in Formula 1 in 2026.
Sauber Motorsport, based in Hinwil, will undergo a rebranding to Audi for the 2026 season, marking the end of its Sauber era. The team aims to establish a presence in the UK to access the vast talent pool available in the heart of ‘Motorsport Valley’. By setting up a Technical Centre in the UK, Sauber hopes to attract skilled personnel to support the Audi F1 project and enhance its engineering capabilities. The potential locations being considered for the UK base include Bicester, Silverstone, and Milton Keynes, with plans to finalize the setup by the summer of 2025. Mattia Binotto, Sauber’s COO and CTO, envisions a collaborative network between Hinwil and the UK to drive innovation and performance, ensuring a successful transition under the Audi name.
