Sauber have announced the opening of their new Technology Centre based at Bicester Motion in the United Kingdom, marking the next step in the squad’s transition into Audi’s Formula 1 works outfit in 2026.
With the 444-acre Bicester Motion located in an area known as Motorsport Valley in the Midlands and South East of the country – due to this being where seven of F1’s 10 teams are based – Sauber say that the facility will “provide a base for the team to benefit from the expertise within the region and support the Audi F1 Project’s HQ in Hinwil, Switzerland, to create a cohesive and integrated approach to all aspects of the project”.
The primary purpose of the Bicester centre in Building 123 is to “enhance and expand the team’s technical capabilities, to ensure the team is well-positioned to attract top engineering talent and foster partnerships with leading industry supply chain specialists”.
Sauber previously announced their intention to open the centre earlier in the year as preparations ramp up for their transformation into becoming the Audi F1 factory team from 2026 onwards.
Mattia Binotto, Head of Audi F1 Project, said: “The opening of the Sauber Motorsport Technology Centre at Bicester Motion is a significant milestone as we prepare for Audi’s arrival in Formula 1.
“This facility will allow us to tap into the talent pool in Motorsport Valley and further strengthen our technical capabilities while being part of a thriving cluster at Bicester Motion where you live and breathe motorsport.
“The support it will play to Hinwil will be important to our long-term success.”
Daniel Geoghegan, Chief Executive Officer, Bicester Motion, added: “We warmly welcome Sauber Motorsport in what is an exciting step in its Audi F1 transformation ahead of next year’s F1 season.
“It is thrilling that Bicester Motion has been chosen as their UK base connecting into their Swiss and German operations to support their vision to deliver sustainability, innovation, and maximum performance in motorsport.
“They join many other pioneering automotive and aviation companies, along with Motorsport UK, the governing body of this great industry, already based here. We look forward to seeing their team develop and their transformation on and off the track continue.”