Mattia Binotto Returns to F1 as CEO at Sauber Motorsport

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Audi said today in Germany that as part of its takeover of all shares in Sauber Holding AG and a realignment of future management of the Audi factory Formula One team that Mattia Binotto is joining the Audi F1 project* and will take on its leadership in Hinwil Switzerland. Oliver Hoffmann and Andreas Seidl are leaving the project.

“I am delighted that we have been able to recruit Mattia Binotto for our ambitious Formula 1 project,“ said Gernot Döllner, CEO, AUDI AG. “With his extensive experience of more than 25 years in Formula 1, he will undoubtedly be able to make a decisive contribution for Audi.“ Following his university degree in mechanical engineering at EPFL in Switzerland, the Italian immediately joined the F1 test team of Ferrari in 1995. He subsequently had various positions, from chief engineer to manager of the engine department and technical director. In 2019 he was additionally appointed as team head of Scuderia Ferrari.”

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Binotto will be Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer (COO and CTO) in the leadership team of Sauber Motorsport AG, with responsibility and accountability for the operative management and sporting success of the racing team. Mattia Binotto will report to the Board of Directors of Sauber Motorsport AG.

“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. For this purpose, the team must be able to act independently and quickly,” said Gernot Döllner, who will take the position of chairman of the Board of Directors of Sauber Motorsport AG in the future.

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