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F1 stalwart Zehnder set for Audi exit

Audi has announced that former team manager Beat Zehnder is leaving the organisation at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season after a 34-year stint at Hinwil.Zehnder was hired by founder Peter Sauber in 1988 as a mechanic for…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 9:10 AM
F1 stalwart Zehnder set for Audi exit
Key Things to Know
  • Beat Zehnder will leave Audi at the end of December 2026 following an operational restructuring.
  • Zehnder spent 39 years with the Hinwil organisation, including 601 consecutive Formula 1 races as team manager.
  • He joined founder Peter Sauber in 1988 as a sportscar mechanic before moving to F1 in 1993.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Audi has announced that long-serving team manager Beat Zehnder will leave the Formula 1 organisation at the end of December 2026. The 60-year-old departs following an operational restructuring ahead of the 2027 season, concluding a decorated 39-year tenure with the Hinwil-based squad across its sportscar and Formula 1 eras.

Zehnder originally joined Peter Sauber's team as a mechanic in 1988 before transitioning to Formula 1 in 1993, later serving as team manager and sporting director for 601 consecutive grands prix. He most recently worked as the Director of Signature Programs and Operations, overseeing heritage activities during the team's transition into the Audi works outfit.

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