Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is set to make his return to Formula 1 after being appointed as Audi's chief operating and chief technical officer.
Binotto will officially join the team from August 1 ahead of its debut season under the Audi banner in 2026, with Sauber CEO Andreas Seidl and chairman of the board of directors Olivier Hoffmann departing.
"I am delighted that we have been able to recruit Mattia Binotto for our ambitious Formula 1 project," Audi CEO Gernot Doellner said.
"With his extensive experience of more than 25 years in Formula 1, he will undoubtedly be able to make a decisive contribution for Audi.
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"Our aim is to bring the entire Formula 1 project up to F1 speed by means of clear management structures, defined responsibilities, reduced interfaces, and efficient decision-making processes."
Binotto left his post with Ferrari in the wake of a 2022 campaign in which the team's title charge faded disappointingly, the Italian being succeeded by Frederic Vasseur. He had been a part of the Ferrari team since 1995 and became team principal in 2019.
Sauber, who remain the only team without a point in F1 this season, will officially become Audi in 2026.
Sky Sports F1's live Belgian GP schedule
Thursday July 25
1.30pm: Drivers' Press Conference
Friday July 26
8.50am: F3 Practice
10am: F2 Practice
12pm: Belgian GP Practice One (session starts at 12.30pm)
2pm: F3 Qualifying
2.55pm: F2 Qualifying
3.45pm: Belgian GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)
5:15pm: The F1 Show
Saturday July 27
8:45am: F3 Sprint
11.15am: Belgian GP Practice Three (session starts at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: Belgian GP Qualifying build-up
3pm: Belgian GP Qualifying
5pm: Ted's Qualifying Notebook
Sunday July 28
7:25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup
12:30pm: Grand Prix Sunday - Belgian GP build-up*
2pm: The BELGIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Belgian GP reaction
5pm: Ted's Notebook
*also live on Sky Sports Main Event
The action continues this weekend with the final race before F1's summer break, the Belgian Grand Prix. You can watch every session from Spa-Francorchamps live on Sky Sports F1. Stream every F1 race and more with a NOW Sports Month Membership - No contract, cancel anytime