Audi could rescue Schumacher's career

Sauber, currently racing as Alfa Romeo, could rescue Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career - but the young German may need to take a sabbatical in 2023.

Audi recently announced that it will enter the sport to race under the new engine regulations from 2026 - and shortly afterwards Alfa Romeo said its current naming deal with Sauber would end after next season.

The German-language f1-insider.com reports that speculation Audi will buy 75 percent of Hinwil-based Sauber could be announced before the Singapore GP late this month.

The publication also said Audi wants a German driver in the cockpit, although that may have to wait until the contracts with Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou expire at the end of next year.

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