Source: REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
[Saba Sports News] The Audi team has recently made an official announcement stating that they have invited former Ferrari team Principal Mattia Binotto to join the Audi F1 project. Binotto will play a key role in leading the Audi team’s entry into F1 competitions. This news has garnered significant attention, as Audi is set to officially take over the Sauber team and enter F1 in 2026. Binotto, who will serve as the team’s chief operating officer and chief technical officer, holds a prestigious reputation in the F1 world. He had been with Ferrari since 1995 and became the team principal in 2019. However, he was dismissed in 2022 due to Ferrari’s consecutive poor performance. Audi’s decision to bring Binotto on board reflects their recognition of his decades of experience in handling complex situations. This is crucial as the Audi team faces internal conflicts and challenges with engine development during the critical period of entering F1 in 2026. They require an experienced and capable leader to turn the situation around.