Sauber are set to open a base within the UK this yr forward of Audi’s arrival into F1 in 2026.
The Swiss-based outfit will morph into the Audi F1 manufacturing facility crew subsequent season when the German automobile big formally enters the world championship.
As Audi gears up for its arrival, Sauber have introduced they’ll arrange a know-how centre within the UK to assist it appeal to a much bigger pool of engineering expertise.
Sauber have operated out of their headquarters within the Swiss municipality of Hinwil all through their F1 historical past.
Including to their Hinwil web site, Audi’s energy unit division will function out of Neuburg in Germany.
Along with this, Sauber may have a 3rd facility in what has turn into generally known as the UK’s ‘motorsport valley’.
Among the many places Sauber are at present evaluating for his or her web site embody Bicester, Silverstone and Milton Keynes.
Sauber are focusing on to have technical centre operational within the UK by summer season 2025.
“We’re excited to determine our technical centre within the UK to enhance our key web site in Hinwil, which can proceed to guide our fundamental engineering operations and expertise the most important crew progress,” Sauber COO and CTO Mattia Binotto stated.
“Increasing into the UK permits us to stay near one of many world’s most dynamic motorsport ecosystems. Our imaginative and prescient is to create a powerful, collaborative community throughout Hinwil and the UK, driving innovation and efficiency.”
Sauber completed final within the constructors’ championship in 2024, scoring simply 4 factors throughout the 24-round season.
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