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Audi’s takeover of the Sauber F1 team is inching ever closer and the squad is continuing to take shape with another management restructure
Sauber team representative and managing director, Alessandro Alunni Bravi, has announced his departure from the Stake F1 squad. Bravi joined the team in 2017 as a board member but took on the role of the public face of the F1 team in 2023 when it operated under the Alfa Romeo name. The Hinwil-based squad had a challenging season last year, securing only one point in the 24-race season. As the team prepares for Audi’s acquisition in 2026, Bravi will step down from his position at the end of January. Bravi expressed gratitude for the team’s growth and resilience during his tenure and thanked Sauber, Audi, and his colleagues for their support. Audi has already appointed former Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley as the team principal for the upcoming season.
