Andreas Seidl Archives - Motorsport

Hülkenberg “still confident” going to Audi in 2025 despite Sauber’s current form as he looks forward to “some more positive inputs on their side”

David Coath4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

Nico Hülkenberg is a Haas F1 Team driver but the majority of questions at his most recent press conference were focused on his future due to the fact the German racer heads to Audi for 2025 and beyond. Seeing how the German manufacturer announced earlier this week that Andreas Seidl has been removed as head…

Mattia Binotto joins Audi F1 project; Seidl and Hoffmann depart

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Audi has delivered some massive news on Tuesday afternoon as they have confirmed the signing of former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto. He’s been appointed as Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer at Sauber Motorsport AG. The Italian spent over 25 years after Ferrari before his departure in 2022. During his helm as team boss…

Carlos Sainz receives 4-year F1 contract proposal from Williams Racing

Editorial Staff5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Carlos Sainz is a driver with two options for next year and beyond. The 29-year-old Spanish driver has multi-year deal offers on the table from Williams and Sauber/Audi as the new regulations in 2026 are coming quickly. In February Scuderia Ferrari confirmed that Lewis Hamilton would be joining their team in 2025, leaving Sainz out…

Esteban Ocon a big contender for the second Audi F1 seat as talks take place

James O'Connor7 months ago6 months ago09 mins

Esteban Ocon has emerged as a serious contender for the second Sauber/Audi seat, sources have confirmed to Pit Debrief. On Friday morning European time, it was confirmed by Haas that Nico Hülkenberg would be leaving team at the end of 2024. Minutes later, Sauber/Audi announced the German driver would be joining them for 2025 on…

Nico Hülkenberg signs multi-year deal to join Sauber next year and work with Audi F1 from 2026

James O'Connor7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Nico Hülkenberg will leave Haas at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The 36-year-old German driver has signed a multi-year deal with the German manufacturer and will join the squad next year. Hülkenberg is no stranger to Sauber either. In their final year under that name before Audi take complete control, he will be one…

Audi accelerates F1 team entry with Sauber takeover and Andreas Seidl appointment

Rachel Stephens8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

With everything in the past months indicating that Audi will be making its entry into Formula 1 in 2026, they have officially confirmed plans to accelerate their takeover of the shareholding of Sauber Formula 1 team. Audi has confirmed its intention to fast track the takeover of the Sauber team, with plans to join by…