Topic summary
Sauber
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Sauber Motorsport.
Beginning and partnership with Mercedes-Benz (1993–1994)
Sauber intended to pivot to Formula One in direct collaboration with Mercedes, but this joint project was shelved and Mercedes funded Sauber's first engine contract instead. The team re-branded IlmorV10 engines as Sauber power units, and the new Sauber C12 spent most of 1992 testing across Europe at Lurcy-Levis, Barcelona-Catalunya, and even an airfield in Zweisimmen. The team signed experienced Formula One driver JJ Lehto to partner former Sauber endurance driver Karl Wendlinger for the 1993 season.