Formula 1 · Est. 1993 · Home Base: Audi F1 Factory
Audi Revolut F1 Team
Race Drivers
#27 · German
The experienced German who holds the record for most F1 starts without a podium — a statistic that belies his exceptional speed and consistency. Hulkenberg was signed as the anchor driver for the Audi project, bringing veteran savvy to the team's biggest transition.
#5 · Brazilian
2024 Formula 2 champion and McLaren junior driver who was released to join the Audi project. Bortoleto's back-to-back junior title success (F3 2023, F2 2024) marks him as one of the brightest talents in the next generation.
Reserve & Test Drivers
| Name | Nationality | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Shwartzman | Israeli | Reserve Driver | 2025 |
Current Leadership
Owner
Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, acquired the Sauber team in stages beginning in 2023 as part of its entry into Formula 1 as an engine manufacturer under the 2026 regulations. The acquisition brings the full weight of one of the world's largest automotive conglomerates to the Hinwil-based operation, with a dedicated power unit facility in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany, developing the Audi F1 engine. The commitment represents the Volkswagen Group's most significant foray into Formula 1.
Team Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mattia Binotto | Chief Operating & Chief Technical Officer | 2024 |
| Gernot Döllner | Chairman, AUDI AG | 2023 |
Technical Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan Strahnz | Technical Director, Power Unit (Neuburg) | 2023 |
Sporting & Operations
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Zehnder | Sporting Director | 1993 |
Historical Figures
Founder
Peter Sauber founded the team in 1993 and ran it with Swiss precision for over two decades. After selling to BMW in 2005, he repurchased the operation in 2010 when BMW withdrew. Sauber navigated the team through multiple identity changes and financial challenges before the transformative sale to Audi, ensuring the survival of the Hinwil constructor he built from nothing.