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Audi has reaffirmed its commitment to joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026 by completing a full takeover of the Sauber team.
Audi announced in August 2022 its plans to enter a works team to the sport from 2026, before taking over 25 per cent of current participant Sauber six months later.
There had initially been speculation that Audi would eventually up the stake to 75 per cent, but the German company announced on Friday that it has now acquired complete ownership of the team.
Audi head of technical development Oliver Hoffmann has been made the company’s board’s general representative for the team, putting him above chief executive Andreas Seidl, who continues his role with Sauber, in the management structure.
“I am convinced that by bundling responsibilities and taking over 100 per cent of Sauber Group, we will further accelerate our preparations for the launch in 2026,” Hoffman said in a statement.
“I am pleased we were able to secure the services of Andreas Seidl as Audi F1 Team CEO. He is exactly the right man for our ambitious plan. Thanks to his broad experience from leadership roles on the manufacturer and Formula 1 team side, he will make a significant contribution to Audi’s Formula 1 project.”
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Sky Sports F1’s live Saudi Arabian GP schedule
Friday March 8
- 4.10pm: Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying build-up
- 5pm: SAUDI ARABIAN GP QUALIFYING
Saturday March 9
- 12pm: F1 Academy Race 2
- 1.20pm: F2 Feature Race
- 3.30pm: Saudi Arabian GP build-up: Grand Prix Saturday
- 5pm: THE SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX
- 7pm: Saudi Arabian GP reaction: Chequered flag
- 9.30pm: Saudi Arabian GP highlights
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