Sauber Appoints Ignacio Rueda as Sporting Director

Sauber has announced significant management changes as it prepares for its transition to becoming Audi's works Formula 1 team in 2026. Ignacio Rueda, formerly with Ferrari, has been appointed as the new Sporting Director, taking over from Beat Zehnder, who will move to a new role overseeing signature programs and operations. Giampaolo Dall’Ara has also been hired as Head of Racing Engineering, tasked with optimizing operations and performance both at the team's base and trackside. These appointments are part of a broader strategy to strengthen Sauber's organizational structure and address previous limitations in staffing and resources. Mattia Binotto, the newly appointed CEO of Audi F1, emphasized the importance of building a strong foundation to compete with top teams, suggesting this is a long-term investment. The team is expected to announce its 2025 driver lineup soon, with decisions still pending on Valtteri Bottas and potential new talents.