Alfa Romeo return confirmed with Sauber

As we told you here, Alfa Romeo will make his return in F1 after more than three decades becoming the title sponsor of Sauber F1 Team which will be renamed "Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team" from 2018.

The Swiss team has signed a partnership with the Italian manufacturer for several years. The single-seaters will be well equipped with the 2018 Power Units of Ferrari but will have the logo of the manufacturer belonging to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).

Sauber specifies in its press release that this partnership will allow the two structures to benefit from strategic, commercial and technological cooperation with exchanges on engineering knowledge.

“This agreement with Sauber F1 Team is a significant step for the Alfa Romeo brand, confirms Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA. It is a historic brand which has participated in the history of the discipline and Alfa Romeo will now join other manufacturers which have participated in the development of F1..."

“Alfa Romeo engineers and technicians, who have already proven their capabilities with new models like the Giulia or Stelvio, will have the opportunity to bring their experience to Sauber F1 Team. At the same time, Alfa Romeo fans will be able to support a manufacturer that is determined to write an exciting new chapter in its unique sporting history. added the Italian businessman.

“Alfa Romeo has a long history of success in Grand Prix racing and we are delighted that this international company has chosen to work with us with the Sauber Group to develop its technology and engineering projects,” said Pascal Picci, the president of Sauber Holding AG.