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Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley praised Mattia Binotto’s role in helping revitalise the team’s place in F1’s midfield fight prior to its transition to Audi next season.
Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley praised Mattia Binotto for revitalizing the team’s position in the midfield battle before transitioning to Audi next season. Binotto joined as COO and CTO halfway through 2024 to oversee the switch to Audi, with Wheatley soon following. The team has gone from backmarkers to mid-pack contenders, with drivers Hulkenberg and Bortoleto earning 60 points collectively. Despite being near the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship, they are only 12 points behind sixth place, highlighting the competitiveness of the midfield. Wheatley credited Binotto for implementing changes that have improved the team’s performance and competitiveness in F1.
