Earlier today, Audi announced its participation in the future FIA Formula 1 World Championship as the an electrical unit supplier. German manufacturer It’s not clear which team it will deliver to but will confirm its partner later this year. However, not long after Audi’s big announcement, another announcement was made that hinted at a potential partner.
Alfa Romeo has announced that it will end its relationship with Sauber in Formula 1 at the end of the 2023 season. The Italian manufacturer has become a title sponsor of the Swiss F1 team as well as a technical and commercial partner. important commercial events in 2018. The following year, Sauber was dropped from the team name altogether as the organization was renamed Alfa Romeo Racing. Termination statement reads:
Alfa Romeo’s statement reads:
“Alfa Romeo announces that its partnership with Sauber Motorsport will end at the end of 2023.”
“Alfa Romeo announced his return to F1 in 2017 with a long-term plan, and in July 2022 announced his decision to continue cooperation with Sauber also for 2023, because of the promising results of the first half. season, both in terms of performance, marketing, and active collaboration with the group. “
“As the brand’s economic and industrial transformation will be achieved by 2022, Alfa Romeo will now evaluate between the many opportunities on the table and decide which is best to maintain its long-term strategy and positioning. of the Brand. “
Alfa Romeo has not announced its departure from Formula 1 in general, leaving open the possibility of a partnership with Haas, the other Ferrari-powered team on the grid. It would be a pity to see this brand leave a championship and history in the Grand Prix. Alfa Romeo won its first Grand Prix world championship in 1925, its first European championship in 1931 and its first formula one world championship in 1950.
