Audi announces plans for new F1 campus
Existing facility in Hinwil will continue to serve as wind tunnel and manufacturing base
The Audi Formula 1 team has unveiled ambitious plans for a new campus near its existing factory in Hinwil, Switzerland. The development will commence in 2026, with the campus projected to be fully operational by 2030, according to a statement from the team. Audi's long-standing history in motorsport dates back to 1970, when Peter Sauber founded his eponymous team, initially using Hinwil as its base.
The team has undergone several ownership changes, including a sale to BMW in 2005, followed by Audi's acquisition in stages leading to full control in January 2005. The Hinwil facility has necessitated significant investment, particularly for the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) cluster and wind tunnel, which required substantial modernization.
The wind tunnel was funded by Mercedes to facilitate Kimi Raikkonen's move to McLaren in 2002. Currently, Audi's engine development facility remains in Neuberg, while the team maintains offices in Bicester, UK. The establishment of a UK satellite facility aims to attract experienced personnel who are unable to relocate to Switzerland.
Audi's CEO and team principal, Mattia Binotto, emphasized the campus's crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent while providing the necessary foundation for the team's long-term goals. Binotto highlighted that building a successful Formula 1 team is fundamentally about people, stating that the best engineers, designers, mechanics, and specialists seek an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and peak performance.
The campus will facilitate the creation of such an environment. Binotto further noted the uniqueness of this project, stating that it enables the Audi Revolut F1 Team to shape its future from the ground up. This is not merely about relocating into an existing facility but about creating a home tailored to the team's people, culture, and ambitions.
Binotto expressed pride in the team's next chapter being written in Hinwil and extended gratitude to the Municipality of Hinwil.
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