Mattia Binotto

Binotto labels upcoming F1 Audi project as “the most fascinating challenge in F1” but warns success will take “several years”

David Coath3 weeks ago016 mins

Audi AG CEO Gernot Döllner and recently appointed COO and CTO of Sauber, Mattia Binotto spoke during the Italian Grand Prix weekend about the upcoming F1 Audi project. Döllner called the management combination of Binotto and Jonathan Wheatley the “perfect solution” whilst Binotto said he was about to undertake the most challenging project of his…

Audi with multiple options regarding F1 seat alongside Hülkenberg — Binotto

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah3 weeks ago07 mins

With the 2025 grid almost finalized, the soon-to-be Audi team has yet to decide who will partner Nico Hülkenberg next season. Initially, Carlos Sainz was tipped to join the Hinwil-based team before the Spaniard ultimately decided to join Williams instead following the uncertainty about the competitiveness of the project. Finalising their lineup for next year…

Zhou “wasn’t surprised” by Binotto’ s Audi F1 appointment

Jonah Presser1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

As Sauber slowly but surely morphs into Audi by 2026, the team will have a lot to do to improve their car and ensure that when the new engine regulations come around, the performance of that year’s car will be up to the German auto manufacturer’s expectations. Currently, the team is nowhere to that point….

Mattia Binotto will have “full responsibility” for Audi’s F1 project — Bravi

Syrine Ferchichi2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Earlier this week, Audi announced that former Ferrari team manager Mattia Binotto will join the team as the sole leader of their F1 effort, effectively replacing both team CEO Andrea Seidl and chairman Oliver Hoffmann. As the team gears up for its imminent takeover of the Sauber team, rumours emerged over the reality of the…

Sainz “going to keep giving myself time to take the decision” regarding F1 future

Jonah Presser2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Carlos Sainz continues to stir rumours in the driver market. In fact, during a press conference a few weeks ago, Kevin Magnussen called Sainz the “cork in the bottle” of the driver market. However, a new arrival may entice the Spaniard to finally put pen to paper for next year. With the arrival of former…

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 Coath2 months ago2 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'Connor2 months ago2 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…

Mattia Binotto in talks with Aston Martin over potential F1 comeback

Editorial Staff3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Aston Martin is looking at adding to their technical team as Mattia Binotto could make an F1 comeback in the near future. Following Binotto’s departure from Scuderia Ferrari at the end of 2022 after almost three decades with the team as he felt he no longer had the support required to continue as team principal,…