Seidl Leaves McLaren For Sauber, Stella Takes Over

Andreas Siedl has stepped down as CEO of the McLaren Group to become the new CEO of the Sauber Group.

McLaren has promoted Andrea Stella to chief racing officer in Seidel’s position.

In the year It marks the end of a four-year stint at McLaren for Said, who joined Porsche at the start of 2019 to lead them to success in the World Endurance Championship.

Seidl’s new role at Sauber comes after team principal Frédéric Vasser was hired by Ferrari to replace Mattia Binotto. Sauber is the operating company behind Alfa Romeo’s F1 entry, and is now looking for a new team principal as one of the roles Vasseur fills in addition to being Sauber’s managing director and CEO.

Sauber will continue to compete as Alfa Romeo in the final season of 2023. In 2026, it will become the Audi Works Group.

“It has a rich history in Formula 1,” Siddle said. [is] A company I know well from my four years of working and living in Hineville. I can’t wait to join the team and work with my colleagues at Sauber Group on the great goals we have set together.

Sauber’s appointment was praised by Audi. “We welcome the choice of our future partner,” said Oliver Hoffmann, Audi’s Chief Technical Officer. “Andres Seid has extensive experience in leadership roles in both manufacturer and Formula 1 team motorsport programs. His motorsport experience is impressive.

McLaren Racing CEO Zach Brown has hired Seidl to reorganize the team following a failed 2018 campaign. Under his leadership, in 2020, it rose to the third place in terms of construction.

The team has slipped back in recent times following the switch from Renault to Mercedes engines. However, he ended a nine-year winless run with a one-two at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. McLaren is fifth in the points table this year, and has only scored one podium all season.

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“I’m joining McLaren in 2019 and I’m excited to work with Zac and the team,” said Said.

Stella will take over from Seidl at McLaren.

“We’ve had some great results, and I’ll always have fond memories, Monza is a personal and career highlight. The team is in great shape, and I want to thank everyone for all the support, belief and commitment.

Thank you to Zach and the shareholders for understanding my personal decision to move on to another challenge. I wish Andrea and the team all the best for the future.

“It’s a pleasure to work with Andreas,” added McLaren Racing CEO Zach Brown.

“He has provided excellent leadership to the team and has played a major role in our F1 performance recovery plan and continued journey to return to the front of the grid. I commend him for his transparency in the process for giving us the time to plan accordingly.

McLaren has a vacancy as director of competition as Stella moves on to become team principal. In the year He is a former Ferrari man who joined McLaren in 2015 as head of race operations, then performance director in 2018 and chief racing officer a year later. He will immediately move to the main position of the team.

“I feel privileged to be part of the next level of the McLaren F1 team and to take on the leading role of the team,” said Stella.

“Thank you to Zac and the shareholders for their faith in me and to all my colleagues and those who have supported me throughout my F1 career. We know the amount of work ahead of us to return to the grid, but I am delighted to be on this journey with a team of talent, experience, racing spirit and commitment. I encourage you.

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