Sauber hires aero chief from Audi

As part of its partnership with Alfa Romeo, Sauber has announced the arrival of Jan Monchaux, former director of aerodynamics for Audi Sport.

Published on 03/04/2018 à 12:26

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Sauber continues its human development with a view to regaining the points in Formula 1. The Swiss team announced the arrival of Jan Monchaux as director of aerodynamics with immediate effect, replacing Nicolas Hennel de Beaupreau, who arrived last September.

Jan Monchaux previously worked for Audi Sport, in the role of head of aerodynamics as well as for Ferrari et Toyota Motorsport from the time of their F1 program in the 2000s. “The arrival of Jan Monchaux reflects an important step forward to strengthen Sauber, announces Jorg Zander, the technical director of the team. This is part of our desire for results that we want to achieve on the circuits. »

Sauber, which has this winter established a partnership with Alfa Romeo, is currently outside the points. During the first round of the 2018 season in Melbourne (Australia), Charles Leclerc managed to move up to 13th place, While Marcus Ericsson had to retire due to hydraulic problem.