Sauber makes big change: Team makes part move to England
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Sauber Motorsport is making a move considered unthinkable until recently. Part of the currently Swiss team will start working from Britain.
A new technical centre will be opened in the United Kingdom, which has been named the Sauber Motorsport Technology Centre UK. This will expand the team's presence and influence within the global Formula 1 landscape, the future Audi team has announced.
More potential Audi staff in England
For Audi and Sauber, it is important to have a presence in the UK, because that is where most of the engineers and technicians are based. In the past, it has been difficult for Sauber to attract the best people, because they did not want to move to Switzerland.
Sauber Motorsport is currently evaluating potential locations within 'Motorsport Valley', including Bicester, Silverstone and Milton Keynes. The aim is to have the UK Technical Centre operational by the summer of 2025.
Mattia Binotto, COO and CTO of Sauber Motorsport, says of his team's remarkable move: "We are excited to establish our technical centre 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."
This article was written in collaboration with Norberto Mujica.
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