Motorsport: Sauber appoint new team principal

Marcus Ericsson on track during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Austria. Photo / Getty Images

The Sauber Formula One team have appointed Frenchman Frederic Vasseur as their new boss, with the former Renault team principal set to join after the weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Vasseur was named on Thursday to replace Monisha Kaltenborn, the sport's first female principal, who left the Swiss-based team on June 21.

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Frederic Vasseur as managing director and CEO of Sauber Motorsport AG, as well as team principal of the Sauber F1 Team, effective July 17," Sauber said in a statement.

"I very much look forward to complementing the team with my experience and determination and drive all people in the right direction in everything they do," Vasseur said in the statement.

"I am convinced that all together we will achieve ambitious targets. I cannot wait to start working with our drivers, engineers and all the staff. I look forward to contributing to the next important phase in the development of the team."