Valtteri Bottas has revealed that Mattia Binotto is taking Sauber’s problems “very seriously” as the former Ferrari boss aims to get Audi F1 into shape for their F1 2026 arrival. Audi will make their long-awaited F1 entry in time for the sport’s regulation changes in 2026,

According to Sauber Motorsport boss Mattia Binotto, Audi’s journey to the sharp end of the grid won’t likely bear fruit until 2030 at the earliest. As the German automaker takes over Sauber and rebrands the team to coincide with the all-new F1 regulations in 2026,

Mattia Binotto has outlined the massive challenge Audi faces as it transforms from Sauber into an F1 title contender by 2030.

New Audi chief Mattia Binotto has admitted the task of turning the current Sauber team into F1 winners will be like “climbing Everest”. Sauber, the team which has been bought by Audi and will transform into the German manufacturer’s works outfit in 2026, have endured a torrid season.

Former Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has acknowledged the immense challenge ahead as he embarks on a new journey with Audi, describing the task of winning a Formula 1 world championship with the up-and-coming constructor as akin to climbing Mount Everest.

Sauber, the team which has been bought by Audi and will transform into the German manufacturer’s outfit in 2026, are enduring a torrid season