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Sauber has announced that it has appointed ex-Mercedes man Stefan Strähnz as its Programme Director to assist with its Formula 1 expansion into Audi from 2026. The Sauber-owned squad will evolve into a works Audi entrant once new technical regulations are implemented to mark the manufacturer’s inaugural venture into F1. Sauber CEO Andreas Seidl is […]
Sauber Motorsport, owned by Audi, will transition into a works Audi team in 2026 when new F1 technical regulations are enforced. Andreas Seidl, Sauber’s CEO, is leading the switch to Audi and has been aggressively recruiting talent, including acquiring Stefan Strähnz from Mercedes. Strähnz, with extensive experience in the automotive industry, is excited to join Sauber and help develop a culture of success for the Audi F1 factory team. Starting on October 1, 2024, Strähnz will bring his operational and leadership skills to assist in preparing Sauber for the transition to become the Audi F1 factory team, under Seidl’s guidance. Together, they aim to streamline and optimize the team’s car programs, working towards winning championships in Formula 1.
