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After 33 seasons in F1, the Sauber name is no more. In this exclusive interview, founder Peter Sauber recalls some of his highlights.
Peter Sauber highlighted three significant moments from his motorsports career as he retired from F1. He started in 1970 with the ‘C1’ car, powered by a 1-litre Ford Cosworth, followed by entering F1 in 1993 with the C12 driven by Wendlinger and Lehto. Particularly memorable years for Sauber were 2001, 2008, and 2012 when he took a step back from leading the team based in Switzerland. The Sauber name exits F1 as Audi steps in, with the team’s headquarters remaining in Switzerland. While the exit was not too emotional for Sauber, he cherished memories like the double victory in the 2008 Canadian GP and the P4 finish in 2001 with rookies like Raikkonen and Heidfeld. Reflecting on his career, Sauber praised the drivers he worked with, emphasizing the importance of each one’s unique contribution to his team.
