Polish oil company Orlen’s prominent backing of the Sauber-run team has been closely aligned with the outfit’s naming partner Alfa Romeo. But Alfa Romeo is leaving Sauber at the end of 2023, ahead of the Swiss team’s takeover and works collaboration with the Volkswagen-owned carmaker Audi. Kubica, the team test driver, admitted recently that his role at the team was potentially ending. Former McLaren boss Andreas Seidl has now started work as Sauber’s new Group CEO, but he will not be the team principal. As for Kubica’s likely departure, former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa said it will be a loss for Formula 1.

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