Beat Zehnder to Depart Audi at Year-End

Audi has announced that Beat Zehnder, a veteran engineer, will depart from the team at the end of December 2026. This decision comes as part of a restructuring of operations ahead of the 2027 season.

The Audi Revolut F1 Team expressed gratitude for Zehnder's 39 years of service, highlighting his role as a mentor to numerous team members and drivers. Zehnder joined Sauber Motorsport in 1988 and transitioned to Formula 1 in 1993, serving as Team Manager from 1994 and later as Director of Signature Programs & Operations.

Throughout his career, Zehnder has witnessed significant moments in motorsport, including 36 World Sportscar Championship races and 601 consecutive Formula One races. He has mentored prominent drivers such as Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel, Robert Kubica, and Charles Leclerc.