‘Audi Strongly Committed To Formula One, And Of Course With Sauber,’ Says Alunni Bravi At Sao Paulo GP

Audi are strongly committed to Formula One but have kept a low profile because of future partner Sauber's current relationship with Alfa Romeo, team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi said. Audi last year took a minority stake in the Swiss-based Sauber Group, who are competing until the end of this season under the name of Stellantis-owned brand Alfa Romeo with Ferrari engines.

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Sauber is due to become the Audi factory team from 2026, but reports in Germany have suggested the carmaker is reviewing its plans. The driving force behind the deal was then-Audi boss Markus Duesmann, who was replaced at the beginning of September by Gernot Doellner. "Audi has a strong commitment to Formula One, and of course together with Sauber," Alunni Bravi told reporters at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. 

"This commitment comes from a decision not only of the board of Audi but also the advisory board of Audi and the Supervisory Board of Audi/Volkswagen. So it's a group decision and the commitment is there. "Why there is a lack of communication is simple. We are Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake," he added.

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"So until the end of the year, we have certain limitations in communicating about the team, about the future, about the involvement of Audi, and we fully respect Alfa Romeo for this and we don't want to make any kind of announcement or more than what is strictly related to the race and the championship." Alunni Bravi said Sauber were working hard on the structure of the team and recruiting strongly, with new appointments on a weekly basis.

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