American-Swiss Formula 1 team Sauber will soon transition into Audi, with Mattia Binotto leading the way as Chief Operating and Technical Officer since ten months ago.
Audi’s entry into F1 poses challenges, given Sauber’s lack of recent podium success, over 250 races without.
The team is focusing on the 2026 technical rules due to budget cap constraints, aiming for growth and consistency, exemplified by Nico Hulkenberg’s recent finish in Australia.
Binotto sets a five-year timeline for Audi to become a title contender, drawing inspiration from Ferrari’s foundation-building under Jean Todt in the early 2000s.
As Audi integrates its German culture with Sauber’s Swiss roots, the team’s growth hinges on developing staff and infrastructure across three countries.
