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🏎️Sauber

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Founded: 1993
Nationality: Swiss
Base: Hinwil, Switzerland

🏆Constructor Championships

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World Titles

👑Driver Championships

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Driver Titles

🏁 2025 Racing Lineup

Elite drivers representing Sauber in championship battle

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Nico Hulkenberg
🏁German
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Gabriel Bortoleto
🏁Brazilian

🏛️Foundation & Early Years

The birth of a racing legend

Sauber was founded by Peter Sauber in 1970 as a sports car manufacturer before entering Formula 1 in 1993. The Swiss team brought precision engineering and innovation to F1, maintaining their independent spirit despite various partnerships and ownership changes, including BMW Sauber and Alfa Romeo eras.

📚Team History & Evolution

Decades of Formula 1 excellence and innovation

Peter Sauber’s roots lie in sports car racing with success at Le Mans and world championships before entering F1 in 1993.

Sauber’s early F1 years included steady development and podium finishes by drivers like Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Johnny Herbert.

The BMW Sauber partnership (2006–2009) marked the team's most competitive era, highlighted by Robert Kubica's race win and consistent podiums.

After BMW withdrew, Sauber returned to independent ownership, partnering later with Alfa Romeo, which brought financial stability and competitive resurgence.

Sauber has a strong reputation for nurturing talent such as Kimi Räikkönen and Charles Leclerc.

The current Stake sponsorship continues the legacy of Swiss engineering excellence and midfield competitiveness under Team Principal Alessandro Alunni Bravi.

Iconic Moments

Legendary achievements that defined motorsport history

1995

First Podium at Monza

Heinz-Harald Frentzen scored Sauber’s first podium at the Italian Grand Prix, establishing the team as a serious competitor.

2001

Räikkönen's Breakthrough

Kimi Räikkönen made his F1 debut with Sauber, starting a path that led to his World Championship and confirming Sauber’s eye for young talent.

2008

BMW Sauber’s Victory

Robert Kubica won the Canadian Grand Prix, BMW Sauber’s only victory, showcasing the team’s championship potential.

🏆Constructor Championships

Team excellence recognized

Pursuing first Constructor Championship

👑 Driver Championships

Individual driver excellence

Pursuing first Driver Championship

🏢Headquarters & Facilities

State-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing

Sauber’s Hinwil headquarters epitomizes Swiss precision engineering, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The facility includes advanced design studios, manufacturing workshops, and modern testing equipment supporting the team's commitment to innovation and quality.