Sauber chief Alunni Bravi exits team ahead of Audi transition, Leclerc's ex-engineer Marcos lands role at Cadillac, and other big updates

Sauber chief Alunni Bravi exits team ahead of Audi transition

Alessandro Alunni Bravi will leave his role as Sauber's managing director at the end of the month after a tough 2024 season, where the team finished last in the constructors' championship. The team, which raced as Alfa Romeo during his time, only scored one point last year. Alunni Bravi had been with Sauber since 2017 and became team representative in 2023. With Audi taking over, Sauber will start the 2025 season with new leadership and a new driver line-up, including Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.

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Leclerc's Ex-Engineer Marcos lands role at Cadillac

Xavier Marcos, who was Charles Leclerc’s race engineer at Ferrari, has been hired as the technical director for Cadillac’s LMDh sportscar project. He worked with Leclerc from 2019 until May 2024, after joining Ferrari in 2018. Bryan Bozzi replaced him in May 2024 ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with Leclerc stating the decision was made by the team. Before Ferrari, Marcos had roles in NASCAR, HRT, and Williams, and he will now transition to sportscar racing in 2025.

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Bottas calls Sauber deal a career regret

Valtteri Bottas regrets signing a three-year contract with Sauber, as he has no points in 2024 and no race seat for this season. He is worried about Sauber’s future, especially with Audi taking over in 2026 and the need for a better chassis. Sauber also replaced Guanyu Zhou with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, but there is doubt about Bortoleto’s performance. Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto admitted the team has problems but is still focused on success by 2030.

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Klopp plans talk with Verstappen

Max Verstappen and the other Red Bull F1 drivers might soon get motivational talks from football manager Jurgen Klopp. Klopp left his job as Liverpool’s manager in 2024 and now works for Red Bull as head of global soccer. Helmut Marko thinks Klopp’s experience could help the drivers. Marko hasn’t met with Klopp yet but believes his new role is a great move for Red Bull.

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How does Ocon fit into the hate spectrum?

When it comes to the most hated drivers in Formula One, they usually fall into two categories. On the one hand, there are the most successful ones, like Verstappen and Hamilton, who attract both admiration and criticism. On the other hand, there are less impressive drivers, like Stroll. But where does Ocon fit into this very specific space?