Audi takes a significant step in direction of becoming a member of F1.
Audi has generated buzz throughout the motorsport world by saying its intentions to hitch forces with Sauber and enter the elite group of Components 1 groups in 2026. Nevertheless, a brand new announcement exhibits that Audi is taking yet one more huge leap in direction of that purpose, with two years remaining till it’s set to be part of F1 in 2026. With the supervisory boards of Volkswagen AG and Audi AG voting to take over 100% of the Sauber Group, the model with the 4 rings has accelerated its plans, and strengthened its dedication to the game.
The Board of Administration will appoint Oliver Hoffmann to be accountable for Audi’s Components 1 program as a Common Consultant, stepping down from his present function as a member of Audi’s Board of Administration, and Andreas Seidl can be CEO of the Audi Components 1 Crew, with the accountability of implementing the Audi F1 undertaking and managing the Audi F1 staff. In Hoffmann’s stead, CEO Gernot Döllner will take over the Technical Growth division on high of his present function.
Hoffmann has present expertise within the racing world, with a job as the top of Audi Sport, with buyer racing expertise, DTM, and Components E. One of the vital latest feathers in Audi’s racing cap is the Dakar Rally win, achieved with the electrified Audi RS Q e-tron. In the meantime, Andreas Seidl joins as CEO with expertise as Director of Race Operations for BMW’s F1 program, and as a Crew Principal who noticed three general victories on the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He additionally served as Crew Principal of McLaren’s F1 Crew from 2019-2022, and have become CEO of Sauber Group in 2023. With plans to take over Sauber Group, Audi’s F1 ambitions are strengthened and accelerated in an enormous method, and the countdown to its F1 debut in 2026 is extra thrilling than ever earlier than.