Sauber at 50: A Swiss success story

Yesterday was a special day for Sauber, for it marked the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Swiss motorsport giant founded by Peter Sauber.

From a small team competing in hillclimb events, Sauber’s outfit evolved of the decades to become a force to be reckoned with in sportscar racing before its debut in Formula 1 in 1993.

Along with its motorsport credentials, the Sauber group has matured into a flagship of Switzerland’s technological industry thanks to its Engineering and Aerodynamic subsidiaries.

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The former is striving in the field of additive manufacturing, alongside top-end design, development and manufacturing capabilities, which in turn has allowed the company to become active in the healthcare, packaging and automotive sectors, among others, driving innovation and generating new business lines for the concern.

The Hinwil-based group’s full-scale windtunnel has extended its usage beyond the motorsport arena and for the benefit of an array of clients from various industry sectors.