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Legendary commentator Martin Brundle has questioned Sauber – previously Alfa Romeo’s – purpose in F1.
The Sauber team finished ninth in the F1 2023 constructors’ championship, coming in ahead of only Haas, another Ferrari customer team. This was a step back for Sauber, as they had finished sixth in the previous year’s championship. While they will be taken over by Audi in 2026, they still have two more years ahead of them, which could prove to be challenging. According to Martin Brundle, Sauber has shown occasional speed, but not as much this season compared to the previous one. He wonders about their goals and existence as a team, unlike other teams with clearer objectives. However, Sauber is a serious team based in Switzerland, and they will be launching their car in Great Britain in 2024. Brundle believes that something needs to change for Sauber to improve their performance in the world championships, and that change could potentially come with Audi’s involvement. In 2024, Valtteri Bottas will continue to be teammates with Zhou Guanyu for the third consecutive year.
