Mattia Binotto has been with Sauber as Chief Operating and Technical Officer for 10 months, ahead of the team’s transformation into Audi in the coming months. Audi is entering Formula 1 for the first time, facing the challenge of improving a team that has not achieved a podium finish since 2012. The brand recognizes that reaching the front of the grid will be a significant challenge, given the team’s long-standing performance struggles.