Sauber is set to establish a United Kingdom base ahead of  Audi Formula 1 takeover in 2026.

The team’s headquarters will remain in the Hinwil, Switzerland,  while running its power unit operation in Neuburg, Germany.  Today it was announced the opening of a third location in the UK’s ‘motorsport valley’, which covers England’s South East and Midlands regions where seven F1 teams are currently based.

Sauber’s move is to capitalise on attracting the best talent available by appealing to workers already employed at teams around the Silverstone area.

The Swiss team hopes that the new engineering hub will be opened this summer, allowing newly recruited staff to remain in the UK rather than relocating overseas.

This initiative is a key component of the Audi project’s long-term strategy to expand its technical team. Sauber says it is looking at potential sites including Bicester, Silverstone and Milton Keynes ahead of Audi’s full takeover for the 2026 campaign.

Mattia Binotto, COO and CTO of Sauber Motorsport, stated: We are excited to establish our technical centre in the UK to complement our key site in Hinwil, which will continue to lead our main engineering operations and experience the largest team growth. Expanding into the UK allows us to remain close to one of the world’s most dynamic motorsport ecosystems. Our vision is to create a strong, collaborative network across Hinwil and the UK, driving innovation and performance.”

Photo: courtesy of Sauber Team