Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto will return to F1 to head up Audi's operation. 

Audi confirmed the s🍃igning of Binotto on Tuesday as part of a major management reshuffle, with Sauber CEO Andreas Seidl and former chairman of the board of directors Oliver Hoffmann both leaving the organisation. 

54-year-old Bi🦩notto, who has not worked in F1 since departing Ferrari at the end of 2022, will officially assume the role of Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer at Audi on August 1. He will be responsible for heading up the project ahead of the German⭕ manufacturer's F1 entry in 2026. 

Audi CEO Gernot Doellner said: "I am delighted that we have been able to recruit Mattia Binott🌄o for our ambitious Formula 1 project.

"With his extensive experience of more than 25 years 🌳in F🅘ormula 1, he will undoubtedly be able to make a decisive contribution for Audi.

"Our aim is to bring the entire Forꦚmula 1 project up to F1 speed by means of clear management stru𓃲ctures, defined responsibilities, reduced interfaces, and efficient decision-making processes.

"For this purpose, the 🦄team must be able to act independently and quickly."

, current Aston Martin boss Mike Krack could also join the Audi project. 

Audi will take over the Sauber-run outfit in 2026. T🎃he Swiss-based team 🐽are enduring a difficult 2024 campaign and are the only side yet to score a point this season.