Audi have struggled to attract exciting Formula 1 talent ahead of their 2026 entry. For all their resources and prestige, prospective targets may be concerned by Sauber’s plight. The Swiss outfit are the only team who have yet to score a point this year. And with only minimal changes to the regulations, 2025 is likely to be another season of pain. The team will run with an Audi power unit at the start of F1’s new era in 2026, but even then it could take a while before they are truly competitive. In these circumstances, it was always going to be difficult to convince the likes of Carlos Sainz, …
