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Nico Hülkenberg during the F1 Italian GP Driver Parade 2025.

Hülkenberg says he watched F1 Italian GP “from the comfort of hospitality” after early end to his race

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago06 mins

Nico Hülkenberg’s F1 Italian GP lasted all of one formation lap, but the veteran German driver’s perspective from the sidelines provided unique insights into what could have been a promising weekend for Sauber at Monza. Heartbreak before the racing begins Just as the field prepared to tackle the legendary circuit, Hülkenberg’s F1 Italian GP race…

Gabriel Bortoleto during the 2025 F1 Italian GP

Bortoleto’s strong drive secures Sauber points at the F1 Italian GP

Antonina Jaromin6 days ago6 days ago05 mins

Gabriel Bortoleto continued his impressive rookie season at the F1 Italian GP, securing another valuable points finish after a hard-fought race at Monza. The Brazilian qualified 7th and finished the race in 8th. Teammate Nico Hülkenberg was forced to retire on the formation lap. Sauber’s hopes for points rested solely on Bortoleto, making the rookie’s…

Bortoleto and Hülkenberg reflect on tough F1 Dutch GP for Sauber

Julia Muñoz Carrillo2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

The F1 Dutch GP was marked by several incidents that kept fans on edge from start to finish. For Sauber, the weekend proved to be both challenging, as drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg shared their experiences. Both reflected on how the team managed adversity and what lessons they are taking forward in the season….

2025 F1 FP1 rookie drivers — a full list

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

2025 marks a new year of opportunities for younger drivers or ones with plenty of experience in other categories as each team needs to give a rookie driver or drivers four opportunities in their cars during the season in F1 FP1 sessions. In previous years it had been just two, with many saving the second…

Sauber drivers, Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, at the 2025 F1 Dutch GP.

Sauber face uphill battle at F1 Dutch GP after disappointing qualifying

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

The Sauber team endured a challenging qualifying session at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix, with both Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg falling short of their recent strong performances. Bortoleto will start the race from 13th position, whilst veteran Hülkenberg finds himself back in 17th after failing to escape Q1. Bortoleto’s Q2 exit despite traffic woes…

Nico Hülkenberg has talked about Gabriel Bortoleto's rookie F1 season at Sauber

Nico Hülkenberg gives his verdict on Bortoleto’s rookie F1 season to date

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Nico Hülkenberg has shared his opinions on Gabriel Bortoleto’s rookie F1 season so far and their personal relationship at Sauber. The German heaped praise on the 20-year-old, as the Hinwil-based team now finds itself on an upward trajectory following the introduction of an aggressive development programme for the C45 in Barcelona. Although Bortoleto failed to…

Nico Hülkenberg reflects on Sauber's first half of the 2025 F1 season, and how their fortunes turned after a key upgrade at the Spanish GP.

Hülkenberg believes “the trend is right” for Sauber F1 after positive recent months

Nicolas Lopes4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Sauber’s 2025 F1 season so far can be divided into two very different halves: a first half that comprised just a single points finish (Nico Hülkenberg’s excellent P7 in the rain-affected Australian GP), with a car that struggled in dirty air and lacked overall performance, to a second half that has finally given its drivers…

Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto ahead of the F1 Hungarian GP

Bortoleto praises Sauber for strong progress in first half of 2025 F1 season

Doris Ivandic1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Gabriel Bortoleto has established himself as a F1 rookie to keep an eye on this year. The Sauber driver has shown incredible consistency and determination in the first half of his debut Formula 1 season. While the young talent is one of four rookies on the grid at present, his recent performances in both qualifying…

Hülkenberg takes positives from first half of 2025 F1 season after tough Hungarian GP

Aslıhan Alp1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Sauber driver Nico Hülkenberg has had a relatively better F1 season compared to a number of previous campaigns. However, the German driver still had tough times on the track, particularly in the earlier rounds on the 2025 calendar. He shared his evaluation of the season while also commenting on the penalty he received at the…

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his opinions on Gabriel Bortoleto's performance and progress following his P6 finish at the F1 Hungarian GP

Jonathan Wheatley showers “future star” Bortoleto with praise after career-best P6 finish at F1 Hungarian GP

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his thoughts on Gabriel Bortoleto’s stellar performance, his progress so far, and strategy calls after the young rookie took the chequered flag in a career-best sixth place at the F1 Hungarian GP on Sunday. Bortoleto turned the heads of many as he set the seventh-fastest time in qualifying,…