Audi F1 land major new recruit as F1 2026 plans ramp up

Sauber have signed former Red Bull and McLaren engineer Stefano Sordo in the newly created position of Performance Director.The most notable of those have been Andrea Seidl, who joined from McLaren, to take up the role of Sauber’s CEO while, last September, James Key also joined from McLaren.

During his time at Red Bull, he contributed to the team’s run of championship victories from 2010 to 2013, before adding a race win to his tally during his stint at McLaren. “We have a strong technical team in Hinwil, and Stefano’s appointment will help us to harness these skills and turn them into performance as we continue in this crucial time for our outfit, with the Audi F1 works team being readied for its debut.”Sordo added: “I am delighted to join Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber and take on a role that will have a direct impact on unlocking the performance we already have within our company, and help it reach new heights.

Sordo will work with Nico Hulkenberg next season, Sauber having confirmed the German as one of their two drivers in a multi-year contract.

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