Sauber has announced the opening of a new technology centre in the United Kingdom, “marking the next step” as the Formula 1 team prepares to evolve into Audi.
The Swiss outfit has been implementing all the necessary steps in its transformation into the German marque’s first-ever venture into F1 racing.
As well as its own German base, Audi will retain usage of Sauber’s longstanding HQ in Hinwil, which is also being expanded as staff numbers grow.
And the addition of the new location in Bicester further cements the company’s ambition to make a real success of its F1 venture.
The technology centre is situated in Bicester Motion, the 444-acre estate, which houses a number of other motorsport organisations, and was recently affected by a devastating fire.
In a statement, the head of Audi’s F1 project, Mattia Binotto, said: “The opening of the Sauber Motorsport Technology Centre at Bicester Motion is a significant milestone as we prepare for Audi’s arrival in Formula 1.
“This facility will allow us to tap into the talent pool in Motorsport Valley and further strengthen our technical capabilities while being part of a thriving cluster at Bicester Motion where you live and breathe motorsport.
“The support it will play to Hinwil will be important to our long-term success.”
Daniel Geoghegan, Bicester Motion’s Chief Executive Officer, added: “We warmly welcome Sauber Motorsport in what is an exciting step in its Audi F1 transformation ahead of next year’s F1 season.
“It is thrilling that Bicester Motion has been chosen as their UK base connecting into their Swiss and German operations to support their vision to deliver sustainability, innovation, and maximum performance in motorsport.
“They join many other pioneering automotive and aviation companies, along with Motorsport UK, the governing body of this great industry, already based here.
“We look forward to seeing their team develop and their transformation on and off the track continue.”
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