Audi to Partner with Sauber in Formula 1 return
Sauber to be Renamed Audi Sport in 2026.
Mick Schumacher may be Replaced by Valtteri Bottas.
After years of speculation, it has finally been confirmed that Audi will be entering Formula 1 in 2026 as a power unit supplier for the Sauber team. The Swiss team, currently known as Alfa Romeo, will be renamed Audi Sport from 2026 onwards.
The partnership between Audi and Sauber is a significant development for both parties. For Audi, it marks their return to Formula 1 after a 10-year absence. The German manufacturer has a rich history in motorsport, having won the 24 Hours of Le Mans 13 times.
For Sauber, the partnership with Audi is a major boost. The team has struggled for competitiveness in recent years, but the arrival of Audi's financial and technical resources could help them to challenge for points on a regular basis.
In addition to the partnership with Audi, Sauber is also rumored to be in talks with Valtteri Bottas about a potential move to the team in 2023. Bottas is currently driving for Mercedes, but he is expected to leave the team at the end of the season. If Bottas does join Sauber, he would replace Mick Schumacher, who has struggled to impress in his first two seasons in Formula 1.
The arrival of Audi and Bottas would be a major boost for Sauber. The team has the potential to be a competitive force in Formula 1, and the addition of two world-class drivers would only help their chances. It will be fascinating to see how the team performs in 2023 and beyond.
Key Points:
- Audi will enter Formula 1 in 2026 as a power unit supplier for the Sauber team.
- Sauber will be renamed Audi Sport from 2026 onwards.
- Mick Schumacher may be replaced by Valtteri Bottas in 2023.
- The partnership with Audi and the potential arrival of Bottas would be a major boost for Sauber.
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