Sauber Motorsport opens Technology Centre at Bicester Motion

Sauber Motorsport has opened its new Technology Centre at Bicester Motion, marking the next step in the team’s Audi F1 Project transformation.

For the first time in its 55 years at the forefront of international motorsport, the Swiss squad will be at the heart of the UK’s Motorsport Valley, a region renowned for its concentration of high-performance motorsport expertise, as the Audi F1 Project’s preparations continue to enter the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2026.

The primary purpose of the facility at the 444-acre future mobility estate 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.

The Technology Centre in Building 123 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 opening of the Sauber Motorsport Technology Centre at Bicester Motion is a significant milestone as we prepare for Audi's arrival in Formula 1," said Mattia Binotto, head of Audi F1 Project. "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 its 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.”

Sauber Motorsport is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology in Formula 1 as its transforms into the future Audi F1 factory team. The Bicester Technical Centre will represent a significant investment in the future of the team and underscore the commitment to achieving excellence on and off the track.