How Audi is striving to win in F1 within five years

It’s been 10 months since Mattia Binotto joined Sauber as its Chief Operating and Technical Officer, and it’s now a matter of months until the Swiss Formula 1 team morphs into Audi.
The German brand is taking up the F1 challenge for the very first time, and knows vaulting itself to the front of the grid won’t be easy with a team that hasn’t scored a podium since 2012 – more than 250 …Keep reading

Autosport 75: Victory for Hill lifts Williams spirits

It was on this day that Williams folk began to smile again. When Damon Hill climbed the top step of the podium, the throng beneath cheered with a vigour not heard in a very long time. The length of the pitlane was represented – everyone appreciated what Frank’s team had been through these past weeks.
It was no surprise when Hill waved both arms in joy as he took the flag, nor that he …Keep reading

F1 exclusive: A grand prix weekend with Isack Hadjar

He arrived quietly, without fanfare, letting other rookies soak up the spotlight. Isack Hadjar became a full-time Formula 1 driver without ever having won a junior championship – a fact he addresses in his own way: few words, carefully chosen, straight to the point.
“For a young driver, the most important thing is to impress. You can win a title, but if you don’t impress people, you’ll …Keep reading

Exclusive: Sauber stalwart Zehnder on 601 consecutive F1 races

In Imola, Sauber celebrated its 600th grand prix, from its humble Formula 1 beginnings in 1993 through a rollercoaster of manufacturer and independent stints before morphing into the Audi works team next year. One man was there for every single race, and as Sauber celebrated its anniversary, so did long-time sporting manager Beat Zehnder.
Zehnder has seen it all: Mercedes, BMW and Red Bull all …Keep reading