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Former Ferrari sporting director Inaki Rueda will take over the same position at Sauber in 2025 ahead of its transition into the Audi works team, replacing long-time incumbent Beat Zehnder. Zehnder…
Inaki Rueda, former Ferrari sporting director, will take on the same role at Sauber in 2025 as the team transitions into the Audi works team, succeeding long-time sporting director Beat Zehnder. Zehnder, who has been with Sauber since the 1980s, will continue with the company as director of signature programs and operations, moving away from the sporting director position at the beginning of next year. Sauber praised Zehnder’s new role, emphasizing his responsibility to preserve the team’s heritage, values, and drive for innovation during the transition phase. Rueda, who previously held roles at Ferrari, including head of race strategy, will bring his experience to Sauber as the new sporting director. Sauber also announced the appointment of Giampaolo Dall’Ara as the head of race engineering at Hinwil, aiming to enhance alignment and performance-related topics within the team. These leadership changes are part of Sauber’s preparation for Audi’s Formula 1 entry in 2026, signaling a new era of confidence and growth for the factory team.
