have introduced that they are going to set up a motorsport expertise centre within the UK forward of their System 1 entry subsequent yr.
Sauber, who’re for 2026, have confirmed that potential hub spots within the UK – within the nation’s ‘motorsport valley’ round Bicester, Silverstone and Milton Keynes – are presently being evaluated.
The group insist this new base, which they hope to have operational this summer season, will enable entry to the world’s “largest motorsport experience and expertise pool.”
Numerous prime groups, equivalent to Mercedes in Brackley, McLaren in Woking, Aston Martin in Silverstone and Crimson Bull in Milton Keynes, presently have their bases within the UK.
Sauber COO and CTO mentioned: “We’re excited to ascertain our technical centre within the UK to enrich our key web site in Hinwil, which is able to proceed to guide our fundamental engineering operations and expertise the most important group development.
“Increasing into the UK permits us to stay near one of many world’s most dynamic motorsport ecosystems.
“Our imaginative and prescient is to create a powerful, collaborative community throughout Hinwil and the UK, driving innovation and efficiency.”
The group additionally acknowledge that there are round 25,000 business professionals primarily based within the UK.
A press release added: “This initiative is a key part of the Audi F1 Undertaking’s long-term technique to reinforce and broaden its technical capabilities.”
Sauber, who completed final in 2024, have this yr within the form of German veteran and System 2 champion .
Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu had been dropped after three years as teammates.