The Latest Breaking News from Hinwil

Audi confirms plans for new F1 base

Existing facility in Hinwil will continue to serve as wind tunnel and manufacturing base

Autosport · Oct 1

Audi announces plans for new F1 campus

Existing facility in Hinwil will continue to serve as wind tunnel and manufacturing base

Motorsport · Oct 1

Audi must expand Hinwil site to improve engineering and fit its new F1 simulator

Audi has ordered a new F1 simulator - but currently has no space for it at Sauber's long-term Hinwil headquarters

Motorsport · Jan 21

Bottas: Sauber fix for F1 struggles "not rocket science"

The Hinwil-based outfit is the only team not to score points in the current campaign, having seen its qualifying performances drop since the start of the season. Bottas had been running well in mixed conditions in Montreal before pitting "one lap too early" to switch to slicks as the track…

Autosport · Jun 13, 2024

Sauber hires former Red Bull, McLaren engineer to bolster F1 technical team

The Hinwil-based outfit has added a number of high-profile hirings over the past 18 months as it gears up to become the Audi works team in 2026, including the additions of former McLaren duo Andreas Seidl as CEO and James Key as technical director.

Autosport · Jun 10, 2024

Sauber to add 'important' Imola upgrades to cure F1 pitstop woes

The Hinwil-based outfit has yet to score points this season with the pack seemingly split between the top five and bottom five teams, though Haas and RB have breached the top 10. Whilst Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas have shown glimpses of form behind the wheel, their efforts have largely…

Motorsport · May 13, 2024

Sauber surprised others did not switch to “quicker” F1 pull-rod suspension

The Hinwil-based squad has moved away from its previous push-rod arrangement at the front to follow a trend that had been started by Red Bull and McLaren.

Autosport · Feb 27, 2024

Sauber breaks tradition by revealing 2024 UK F1 launch

In its various guises, Sauber has launched its cars in Austria, Germany and, most often, Switzerland, with the 2023 C43 unveiled in a joint ceremony in Zurich and the team's headquarters in Hinwil.

Motorsport · Dec 5, 2023

Sauber breaks tradition by revealing 2024 UK F1 launch

In its various guises, Sauber has launched its cars in Austria, Germany and, most often, Switzerland, with the 2023 C43 unveiled in a joint ceremony in Zurich and the team’s headquarters in Hinwil.

Autosport · Dec 4, 2023

Audi brand will not be part of new Sauber F1 identity from 2024

The Hinwil-based squad announced last year that it would become the Audi works team in 2026 when new engine regulations come into play.

Autosport · Nov 23, 2023