Team Statement: Beat Zehnder

Audi Revolut F1 Team places on record its sincere thanks to Beat Zehnder, who will leave the team at the end of December 2026 following the restructuring of its operations ahead of the 2027 season. Beat has been a mentor to hundreds of team members and drivers who have passed through Hinwil over the years.

Beat joined Sauber Motorsport in 1988 and was part of the team’s sportscar programme that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Sportscar Championship in 1989 and 1990, before moving into Formula 1 with the team in 1993. He served as Team Manager from 1994, was appointed to the Management Committee in 2018 and most recently led the team’s Heritage activities as Director Signature Programs & Operations. During his tenure he enjoyed both the highs and lows of working in such a demanding sport, never losing his professionalism, his relentless competitive streak and desire to win.

He steps away with 36 World Sportscar Championship races and 601 consecutive Formula One races to his name. We thank him for 39 years of outstanding service and wish him all the very best for the future.