Alfa Romeo to leave Forrmula 1 at end of 2023 season

It was confirmed yesterday on the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix (26/8/22), Alfa Romeo is to leave Formula 1 at the end of 2023, which means it will end its partnership with Sauber after the end of next season, returning the Sauber name in Formula 1 for 2024 season.

The Italian manufacturer joined forces with Sauber in 2018 as a title sponsor, before the partnership was extended the following year in a deal that saw the team renamed to Alfa Romeo.

On Friday, Audi announced that it would enter the sport in 2026 as a Power Unit supplier.

Although it has not yet been confirmed, it is widely expected that it will acquire a majority share in Sauber (around 75% before 2026).

In a statement released hours after Audi’s confirmation, Alfa Romeo declared that it would part ways with Sauber by the end of the 2023 campaign.

Overall, no surprises there too, its been heavily rumoured for a while now that Audi will buy 75% of Sauber before 2026, so why have a Fiat brand sponsoring an 75% VW own team, makes no scene. Unless Alfa buys the team outright, I don't see that happening.

Bye Bye Alfa Romeo once again.