Because it progressively morphs into Audi, Sauber has introduced quite a few new appointments and structural adjustments, together with the recruitment of Ferrari’s former strategist.
Giampaolo Dall’Ara will tackle the newly created position of Head of Race Engineering, overseeing the division’s operations each at Hinwil and on the racetrack. The appointment is a part of a transfer to optimise alignment on all automotive performance-related subjects and to make sure a joint operations method to subjects in regards to the automotive’s efficiency, and as a part of which the corporate built-in the Race Engineering division into the Technical Group.
Dall’Ara, an alumnus of the Politecnico di Milano, has an in depth motorsport background, together with key roles inside the Alfa Romeo DTM group and Sauber Motorsport, the place he labored as Head of Check Engineering and Head of Observe Engineering. Since 2016, he has been operating his personal consultancy agency. His wealth of expertise positions him to drive race efficiency optimisation and collaboration with the Technical Group.
In one other key appointment, Ignacio “Inaki” Rueda will be part of the group as Sporting Director, taking up the position from Beat Zehnder, who transitions to a brand new place as Director of Signature Applications and Operations ranging from 2025.
Rueda brings a wealth of expertise to the position, having beforehand held senior positions at Jordan, Renault, Lotus F1 and most just lately, Ferrari, the place he was promoted to Sporting Director in 2021. In his new place, Rueda will probably be accountable for overseeing all sporting actions, managing the connection with FIA and all rules issues trackside.
After a long time of shaping and contributing to Sauber Motorsport’s legacy, Beat Zehnder determined to shift his focus to different areas of the enterprise as he’ll develop into Director of Signature Applications and Operations, beginning in 2025.
Having been a part of the Sauber household because the Nineteen Eighties, Zehnder has performed a pivotal position in each the group’s growth and in representing it with the FIA. His method to his place was instrumental in shaping and creating the position of Sporting Director for this group and past.
On this new position, Zehnder will make sure the wealthy heritage of Sauber Motorsport continues to develop, uphold its core values and lead efforts to innovate and form its future. All through 2025, he’ll fulfil a supervising perform to guarantee the very best transition because the group grows into its new buildings.
