Sauber has signed former Red Bull and McLaren engineer Stefano Sordo.
In a significant move aimed at reinforcing their technical ranks, Sauber Formula 1 has welcomed Stefano Sordo, a well-regarded engineer with a storied career at Red Bull Racing and McLaren. This hire comes as Sauber pivots toward its future role as the official Audi works team, set to debut in 2026. Stefano Sordo will play a pivotal role in shaping the Hinwil-based team's technical strategies, reporting directly to James Key, the technical director.
"Stefano knows what a winning squad needs, brings a wealth of experience to the team and, with the different array of roles he played in the past, he is perfectly placed to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of our technical operations, and address what is required. Before joining Sauber, Stefano Sordo made substantial contributions to Red Bull Racing’s championship successes from 2010 to 2013 and further honed his skills at McLaren as the director of vehicle performance. Recent years saw him serving as technical director at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, handling responsibilities in the IndyCar and IMSA series.
"Stefano brings a wealth of experience to the team, combined with his focused and hard-pushing approach, and is a strong and influential team player throughout. I welcome Stefano to the team and look forward to working with him towards our goals.”"I am delighted to join and take on a role that will have a direct impact on unlocking the performance we already have within our company, and help it reach new heights," said Sordo.
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