Mattia Binotto is taking Sauber's problems "very seriously" as he aims to get the Audi F1 project on the right path for F1 2026.

Former Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has acknowledged the immense challenge ahead as he embarks on a new journey with Audi, describing the task of winning a Formula 1 world championship with the up-and-coming constructor as akin to climbing Mount Everest.

Mattia Binotto has outlined the massive challenge Audi faces as it transforms from Sauber into an F1 title contender by 2030.

New Audi chief Mattia Binotto has admitted the task of turning the current Sauber team into F1 winners will be like “climbing Everest”. Sauber, the team which has been bought by Audi and will transform into the German manufacturer’s works outfit in 2026, have endured a torrid season.

Sauber, the team which has been bought by Audi and will transform into the German manufacturer’s outfit in 2026, are enduring a torrid season

Audi has an "enormous" task on its hands to turn its Sauber team into Formula 1 winners, says boss Mattia Binotto.

Audi F1 CEO Mattia Binotto admits that the team’s entrance into Formula One in 2026 will be like “climbing Everest” after a torrid 2024 campaign. Sauber, which will officially become Audi in 2026, are the only team yet to score a point this season with Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu in their cars.