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Peter Sauber reveals missed F1 deal with… Lewis Hamilton
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07/01/2026 at 10:4207/01/2026 at 11:00 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. As the Sauber name fades into history and prepares to re-emerge under Audi’s banner, the team’s original founder Peter Sauber has revealed the sensational secret that Lewis Hamilton almost began his Formula 1 journey in Hinwil. It is a revelation that rewrites the opening chapter of one of the sport’s greatest careers and casts fresh light on Sauber’s remarkable eye for talent. Back in the day, Sauber was renowned for spotting future stars before the rest of the paddock caught on. Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Felipe Massa, Kimi Räikkönen, and Robert Kubica all passed...
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