The German powerhouse Audi returns in 2026

The Swiss outfit Kick Sauber enters its transitional 2025 season with renewed ambition, blending veteran experience with raw rookie talent as it gears up for its Audi factory evolution in 2026. With Nico Hülkenberg providing seasoned leadership and Gabriel Bortoleto injecting youthful flair, the team has shown flashes of midfield promise amid ongoing development challenges.

Team Information

Founded: 1970
Base: Hinwil, Switzerland
Championships: 0 Constructors’, 0 Drivers’
Engine: Ferrari

Current Form

Kick Sauber has marked a step up from its dismal 2024 campaign, amassing points in the double digits through consistent qualifying showings and opportunistic race results. Hülkenberg’s maiden podium at the British Grand Prix highlighted the team’s potential, while Bortoleto’s standout P7 qualifying in Hungary and gritty P10 recovery in Mexico underscore their growing synergy. Despite reliability setbacks, like Hülkenberg’s power unit woes in Mexico, the squad sits 9th in the Constructors’ Championship with 60 points after 20 rounds, eyeing a finish before the Audi handover.