Oct 26, 2022 · Ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, Audi said Sauber – who are currently running under the Alfa Romeo banner – will become their “strategic partner” for their F1 programme and that the automotive company plans to acquire a stake in the Sauber Group.

Sauber returned in 2024 as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, [1] and is set to be the Audi works team from 2026 onwards, with the German outfit planning to acquire the Swiss team.

German car manufacturer Audi is contracted to compete as a Formula One team and power unit manufacturer beginning with the 2026 season. Audi F1 Team will be formed through the acquisition of Sauber, with engines developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH. [3] Adam Baker is chief executive officer of Audi Formula Racing GmbH. [4]

Jul 23, 2024 · Audi is taking over the Sauber F1 team before joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026. But with 18 months to go, it's changed its leader, replacing Andreas Seidl with former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto. Where does that leave the ambitious project?

Mar 8, 2024 · German manufacturer Audi have moved to accelerate and expand their commitment to Formula 1 by choosing to take a 100% stake in Swiss operation Sauber, ahead of their arrival in the sport in 2026.

Jan 17, 2025 · Audi has finalized its acquisition of Sauber F1, transitioning from a minority stakeholder to full ownership, solidifying its Formula 1 ambitions. Audi now officially controls the entirety of the Swiss Formula 1 team Sauber.

Jan 18, 2025 · Audi has announced that it has completed its planned full takeover of the Sauber Formula 1 team before it enters the sport in 2026. The German manufacturer revealed its intentions to purchase the Swiss-based outfit back in 2022 – with its arrival penned for the new regulations next season.

Mar 8, 2024 · German automaker Audi says it has reached an agreement for a 100% takeover of the Sauber team ahead of its entry as a full Formula 1 constructor in 2026.

Jan 18, 2025 · Audi F1 has confirmed to PlanetF1.com that it has completed its full takeover of the existing Sauber team ahead of the F1 2025 season. Audi’s official F1 entry is less than a year...

Mar 7, 2025 · Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft claims that the transition of Audi taking over Sauber "isn't going particularly smoothly." The German automaker is set to fully take over the Swiss-based team ...