The remarkable journey of Beat Zehnder within the pinnacle of motorsport is officially drawing to a close after decades of unwavering dedication. The German manufacturer announced that the veteran stalwart will depart the organisation at the conclusion of the 2026 Formula 1 season following a comprehensive operational restructuring ahead of the 2027 campaign.
His illustrious career began back in 1988 when he was hired by team founder Peter Sauber as a mechanic for their sportscar programme. When the Swiss outfit transitioned into Grand Prix racing at the start of the 1993 season, he made the move alongside them and quickly established himself as an indispensable cornerstone of the factory.
Stepping into the team manager role the following year, he embarked on an incredible milestone of overseeing 601 consecutive grand prix weekends without missing a single event. In his hands-on capacity as team manager and sporting director, he stood at the very heart of the organization through its various iterations as an independent contender and a BMW works squad.
That era famously yielded Hinwil's maiden and only grand prix victory courtesy of Robert Kubica at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix. After 33 years on the pitwall, he transitioned last year to lead heritage activities and signature operational programs as the facility prepared for its full transformation into a factory works outfit.
In an official statement released on Friday, the team expressed their utmost gratitude for nearly four decades of exemplary service and leadership delivered across multiple generations of racing operations.
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, the team stated.
Beat has been a mentor to hundreds of team members and drivers who have passed through Hinwil over the years, the statement added.
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 1 races to his name.
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