Sauber Motorsport has taken a crucial step toward becoming the Audi F1 factory team for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship by setting up the Sauber Motorsport Technology Centre UK to extend the team’s presence and influence within the global Formula 1 landscape.
The Technology Centre will give the team access to the world’s largest pool of motorsport talent and expertise. Recognized as the birthplace of F1, the UK is home to most F1 teams and around 25,000 industry professionals. By creating this new facility, Sauber aims to strengthen its presence in Motorsport Valley and establish a platform to collaborate with top experts and attract local engineering talent for the upcoming Audi F1 project.
This initiative is a key component of the Audi F1 project’s long-term strategy to expand its technical capabilities. Sauber Motorsport is currently evaluating potential locations within Motorsport Valley, including Bicester, Silverstone and Milton Keynes. The goal is to have the UK Technical Centre operational by the summer of 2025.
Mattia Binotto, COO and CTO of Sauber Motorsport, said, “We are excited to establish our technical center in the UK to complement our key site in Hinwil, which will continue to lead our main engineering operations, and experience the largest team growth. Expanding into the UK allows us to remain close to one of the world’s most dynamic motorsport ecosystems. Our vision is to create a strong, collaborative network across Hinwil and the UK, driving innovation and performance.”
