A Chapter of Sauber and Swiss Motorsport

With the final race under the Sauber name, not only does a chapter of motorsport history come to an end – it also closes a chapter of my own. It brings back many memories of the years with Peter and his team:

From my early days in motorsport, driving the SAUBER C5, C7 and C8 cars on national and international circuits, to the unforgettable Le Mans years with Mercedes – with our legendary 1-2 victory as the highlight – and on to our time together in Formula 1 as Red Bull Sauber Ford/Petronas/Ferrari: we went through sooo much side by side.

We didn’t always share the same opinion. But that doesn’t change what we achieved together – nor the significance we had in shaping each other’s paths. With a bit of distance, you realise just how defining those moments truly were.

What remains is a chapter filled with passion, determination and achievements that still resonate today - and, a significant contribution to Swiss Motorsport.

Peter, I wish you well for whatever comes next - with sincere respect for what you achieved!

Peter Sauber, Max Welti, double victory with Mercedes 24 hs of Le Mans 1989

Peter Sauber, Max Welti, Sauber C5

Max Welti, Peter Sauber Lola Toyota Formel 3

Max Welti, Peter Sauber, Sauber C7

Nobody's perfect Le Mans 1983

Sauber Team Fuji 1983, Max Welti, Sauber C7

Max Welti, Peter Sauber, IMSA 1984

Max Welti, Peter Sauber, Sauber C8 Le Mans 1985

Max Welti, Peter Sauber, Le Mans 24 double victory with Mercedes 1989

Johnny Herbert, Max Welti, Peter Sauber, Budapest F1 1997

Peter Sauber, Max Welti, Sauber Mercedes C9

Photos: Laurent Missbauer, unbekannt

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