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Beat Zehnder departs Audi after 34 years with Sauber team

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Beat Zehnder departs Audi after 34 years with Sauber team

Summary

Beat Zehnder will leave Audi at the conclusion of the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking the end of a 34-year tenure with the Sauber team. Initially hired in 1988 as a mechanic, Zehnder transitioned to Formula 1 in 1993 and quickly became a key figure within the organization. He was promoted to team manager, highly regarded for his contributions throughout his career. The decision is part of a broader organizational shift as Audi prepares for the next chapter.

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•Beat Zehnder leaves Audi at the end of the 2026 season.
•Zehnder started with Sauber in 1988 and joined F1 in 1993.
•He became an integral part of the Sauber organization.
•Zehnder was promoted to team manager during his tenure.

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Audi has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season after a 34-year stint at Hinwil. Zehnder was hired by founder Peter Sauber in 1988 as a mechanic for its sportscar programme and moved with Sauber to F1 at the start of the 1993 season, quickly becoming an integral part of the Swiss outfit. He became team manager the ...Keep reading
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