Endurance - Sauber

Sauber is a Swiss motorsport team best known for its involvement in Formula 1.

The team, founded by Peter Sauber in 1970, initially started as a sports car racing team before transitioning to Formula 1 in 1993. Over the years, Sauber has played an integral role in F1 as both a constructor and a team, contributing to the development of some innovative cars and achieving notable success in motorsport.

Founded by Peter Sauber established the Sauber racing team in 1970 in Switzerland, initially as a private sports car manufacturer. The team’s first car was a Sauber C1, and they competed in various sports car championships, including the World Sportscar Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Sauber’s first notable success in racing came with the Sauber C5 in 1978, and the team gained recognition for its innovative designs and engineering, particularly in aerodynamics.

After several years in sports car racing, Sauber made the move to Formula 1 in 1993, initially as an engine supplier for Ferrari and as a constructor. Sauber has been known for its engineering excellence, with the team contributing to the development of some of the most aerodynamically efficient F1 cars over the years.

Sauber’s Swiss heritage has always been a key part of its identity, bringing precision engineering, reliability, and attention to detail to every car they built.