in the year 2026 alfa romeo will change its brand in Formula 1 to be renamed Audi. A new project that aspires to everything in the competition and wants to do great things. Alessandro Alunni BraviCEO of Sauber, has spoken about the plan they are drawing up for the future.
In statements to ‘AS’, he gave more details: “We are building our future here and now. To be competitive and fight for podiums in 2026 we have to reinforce our structure now, invest and progress. It is a work parallel to the development of the power unit, which Audi does in neuburg. We will be the Audi factory team.”
“A team with its own engine, like Mercedes or Ferrari. We focus to improve the chassis. We will converge in 2026 with a single structure. It is complex, because there will be many changes in the team, not only in terms of team personnel, but also in the integration of the engine and chassis. It is a different way of working. Design, production, commercial department. An evolution. Although we are also focused on doing the best possible job now, in 2024, 2025, and creating a solid foundation,” Alessandro said.
He does not want to give names about the pilots, although he is clear about how they should be chosen: “The pilots are the differential factor more important in terms of benefits. Now we have a good lineup, a mix of experience and talent. We value stability. But there’s a long way to go until 2026.”
“The most important thing is to become a very efficient structure. To improve our processes with the right investments. It’s the work we’re doing“, he has sentenced.
