Sauber's F1 involvement stretches over 30 years as they gear up for Audi's arrival in 2026ꦉ, when they will becom𒆙e a works team.

Sauber in 2025

2025 will be Sauber’s final year without Audi’s full involvement. The Swiss-based team is desperat😼e for an injection of new life afterဣ a torrid 2024 campaign, during which they scored just four points.

As a result, Sauber have an all-new driver line-up, with Nico Hülkenbergꦯ making a return. The German will be joined by reigning F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto.

2025 will also see Jonathan Wheatley join the organisation as team principal, making the m🧸ove from Red Bull later this ♔year.

Sauber's F1 History

Sauber have a rich history in F1, stretching back to tಌhe 1990s. Founded by Peter Sauber, the team made their debut at the 1993 South African Grand Prix. Throughout the ‘90s and into the 2000s, Sauber were a solid midfield outfit, often punching above their weight.

It wasn’✤t until 2006, when they joined forces with German car giant BMW, that they took a crucial step forward. Fifth in the constructors’ championship in 2006 was soon followed by second in 2007.

Robert Kubica claimed the team’s first and only victory at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. At this stage of the 2008 season, Kubica was in title contention with Felipe Massa and Lewis Ha𒊎milton. However, BMW mistakenly decided to focus their attention on 2009 and the major rule changes.

This proved to be a disastrous decision as Kubica dropped off to ultimately finish fourth, while BMW struggled in 2009. The♐ manufacturer eventually pulled out at the end of the season, meaning the team reverted to Sauber for 2010.

The 2010s were turbulent for the team, as Monisha Kaltenborn took over from Peter Sauber as CEO. Finan❀cial troubles left the team on the brink, with controversy erupting at the start of 2015 when four 🤡drivers were contracted to race for Sauber.

Longbow Finance effectively saved the team 🧜in 2016, headed by Swedish investor Finn Rausing. Alfa Romeo became the team’s title sponsor from 2019, with their best finish coming in 2022 – securing sixth overall, their best result s𒁏ince 2012.