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Ex-Ferrari Strategist Inaki Rueda is among three new hires Sauber has announced as it continues building towards becoming the Audi works F1 team in 2026.
Rueda will take over as Sauber’s Sporting Director from Beat Zehnder, who will now be Director of Signature Programs and Operations. Rueda, who has experience with Jordan and Renault-owned teams, left F1 before the current season but has worked with Sauber Motorsport boss Mattia Binotto at Ferrari. At Sauber, Rueda will oversee all sporting activities, FIA relationship, and trackside regulations. A new role of ‘Head of Racing Engineering’ has been created for Giampaolo Dall’Ara to oversee operations in Hinwil and at the trackside. Dall’Ara, with previous roles at Sauber, will bring his experience from Head of Test Engineering and Head of Track Engineering to this new position.
