Audi Announces Plans to Build New F1 Campus in Hinwil

German manufacturer Audi officially entered Formula 1 this season by taking over the longstanding Sauber squad, following a transition process that began last year. Despite losing Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley after just two Grands Prix, the team has impressed in its debut campaign, competing in or on the fringes of the F1 midfield.

While retaining a hub in Neuberg, Germany, and a new campus at Bicester Motion in England, Audi launched its F1 journey at Sauber's headquarters in Hinwil, Switzerland, where Sauber was based for 32 years. The brand plans to remain in Hinwil and construct a new facility, parts of which are already operational. The project is projected for completion in 2030, just in time to focus on the sport's upcoming regulations cycle.

Mattia Binotto, Audi's F1 project chief, stated that the new campus will play an important role in attracting and retaining world-class talent to achieve long-term ambitions. He highlighted that the project provides a rare opportunity in modern Formula 1 to shape the future of the Audi Revolut F1 Team from the ground up, while expressing his thanks to the Municipality of Hinwil.