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Audi’s arrival in Formula 1 for 2026 is making Stake a serious player in the driver market this season despite on-track struggles, according to team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi. The Saub…
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, a representative of the Sauber team, revealed that Audi’s entry into Formula 1 for 2026 is significantly influencing the driver market this season despite the team’s struggles on the track with no points scored in the first five races. The pit stop issues have led to slow stops affecting drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu. The anticipation of Audi taking over the team and becoming a full constructor in less than two years has sparked interest from drivers. Alunni Bravi mentioned that they are in talks with various drivers as 14 are without a fixed contract for next year. The team’s main focus currently is on improving the car’s performance before making decisions about the driver lineup for the future. Discussions with drivers are ongoing, but the primary goal remains to enhance the team’s performance and start scoring points before delving deeper into the driver market.
