Sauber: We found a reasonable balance
Apr.20 (Sauber Press Release) For the Sauber F1 Team both free practice sessions on the Friday before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir went according to plan. Both drivers were able to complete their scheduled programmes. Kamui Kobayashi came 16th and seventh in the two 90-minute sessions, while Sergio Pérez was 11th and tenth. Kamui [...]
Bahrain Grand Prix: Sauber preview
Apr.16 (Sauber Press Release) After the FIA confirmed that the Formula One Grand Prix of Bahrain will take place as planned next weekend, 20th to 22nd April, the Sauber F1 Team is busy getting its freight packed and ready to fly to Manama. Kamui Kobayashi (car number 14): “Bahrain is one of my favorite circuits, [...]
Sauber: We are disappointed with this result
Apr.15 (Sauber Press Release) After an outstanding qualifying performance ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix the race itself was disheartening for the Sauber F1 Team. Neither of the race strategies really worked out and both the Sauber C31-Ferraris got stuck in traffic for most of the time in what was a breathtaking Formula One race. [...]
Sauber basking in the spotlight as excellent form continues
Apr.14 (F1 Media) Kamui Kobayashi will start third and Sergio Pérez eighth after Sauber’s best qualifying performance of the current era, enabling the Swiss outfit to carry momentum from the last race in Malaysia where they challenged strongly for top honours in tricky conditions. While most of the attention after qualifying was lavished on Mercedes [...]
Shanghai Day 2: Sauber report
Apr.14 (Sauber Press Release) Today both Sauber F1 Team drivers qualified better than ever before in their Formula One careers: Kamui Kobayashi came fourth in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, while Sergio Pérez was eighth. Kamui Kobayashi: Sauber C31-Ferrari (Chassis 01/Ferrari 056) Qualifying: 4th (1:35.784 min in Q3 / new soft tyres) 3rd Practice: [...]
Shanghai Day 1: Sauber report
Apr.13 (Sauber Press Release) Weather: misty and damp, 14-15°C air, 13-15°C track The weather conditions were not too welcoming at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday as it was rather chilly, misty and damp. The first free practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix didn’t see too much running as there wasn’t a lot to [...]
Sauber runs teaser for big sponsor to be announced soon
Apr.13 (GMM) After Sergio Perez’ surprise push for victory in Malaysia three weeks ago, things are looking bright on the Sauber balance-sheet. The small Swiss team announced in Shanghai that it is continuing its deal to promote the North American country with colourful ‘Visit Mexico’ signage. “We can assume that our good results in the [...]
Perez: People in Mexico were going crazy, it was great result for my country
Apr.12 (PVM) Sergio Perez returned home after his head line grabbing run to second place in the Malaysian Grand Prix three weeks ago, and when he was there the country was in fiesta mode – celebrating his achievement Mexican style. Speaking in Shanghai, Perez recalled the homecoming reaction, “Well, it’s been really great. I had [...]
‘Visit Mexico’ brings colour into play with Sauber
Apr.12 (Sauber Press Release) Just as colourful as the country it represents is the logo “visit Mexico“, which from now on will again travel with the Sauber F1 Team around the world. The North American country is promoting itself with the individually coloured letters during 12 of the remaining 18 Grands Prix in the prominent [...]