Sauber confirms the departure of Alessandro Alunni Bravi, their Team Representative and Managing Director from the end of January 2025.
Alunni Bravi’s journey with Sauber
The Italian joined Sauber in 2017 as their General Counsel and Board Member and became their Managing Director in 2022. Under the latter role, he was responsible for managing marketing, communications, sales, and other departments. In 2023, he became the team’s Team Representative and became a regular face in the paddock.
But now, Alunni Bravi confirms the end of his “emotional” chapter with Sauber.
“It is an emotional time as my journey with Sauber reaches its end. Since I joined in 2017, I have seen this team grow and change beyond what anyone could have imagined.
“This organisation went through exciting and difficult times alike, all without ever losing its spirit and its commitment, which is something I find inspiring, and I was proud of being able to represent the team as its public face in the last two years.
“As I move on to a new project, I want to thank Finn Rausing, all those who put so much trust and faith in me at Sauber and Audi, and all the colleagues I have been working with for the last eight years. This team is a family and has a bright future ahead.â
Mattia Binotto reacts to the departure
Mattia Binotto, the Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer at Sauber, thanked Alunni Bravi’s services for Sauber and Audi, calling him a “true team player”.
“Having worked closely with him in the months since my arrival to Hinwil, I want to pay tribute to Alessandro, a true team player who came to embody the essence of Sauber throughout the years.
“Alessandro played a wide range of roles within the team, steering it through difficult and exciting times alike. As he moves onto a new venture, the whole company would like to thank him for all his energy and contributions over the years and wish him the best for the future.”
The future of Sauber and the Audi project
The departure of Alunni Bravi is another chapter in Sauber’s transition into Audi works team in 2026. Jonathan Wheatley will be the team principal following his departure from Red Bull Racing.
Previously, the team has confirmed the signing of German Nico HĂŒlkenberg and the 2024 F2 champion, Gabriel Bortoleto as the team’s lineup for next season. Bortoleto, in particular was hailed as the “best rookie” by the two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
