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Hülkenberg and Bortoleto on tough qualifying at F1 Chinese GP

Hülkenberg admits Q3 possible with perfect lap at F1 Chinese GP; Bortoleto left to rue traffic with the Ferraris

Rachel Stephens4 days ago4 days ago07 mins

At the Chinese GP, Sauber faced a challenging qualifying session, with Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto attempting to extract the most from their cars. Bortoleto’s traffic troubles In Q1, Bortoleto found himself caught in a web of traffic during his outlap, which ultimately compromised his flying qualifying lap. “I got a lot of traffic in the…

Alpine and Australian driver Jack Doohan has picked up a 10-second penalty after the F1 Chinese GP Sprint following a collision with Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto.

Jack Doohan handed post-Sprint penalty at F1 Chinese GP for collision with Bortoleto

James O'Connor5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

Alpine and Australian driver Jack Doohan has picked up a 10-second penalty after the F1 Chinese GP Sprint following a collision with Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto. A last lap collision at turn 14 Throughout the F1 Chinese GP Sprint race, Bortoleto was involved in a good few wheel-to-wheel tussles, while Doohan got a nice bump…

Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg in the paddock ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Hülkenberg reveals Sauber ran “last year’s front wing” in Bahrain testing before upgrading for F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put5 days ago5 days ago010 mins

On media day at the Chinese GP, Nico Hülkenberg discussed the changes Sauber introduced between pre-season testing in Bahrain and the F1 season opener in Australia to extract extra performance from the car. During testing, Sauber’s C45 looked like one of—if not the—weakest car. While midfield contenders, such as Williams, appeared to have made noticeable…

Sauber driver Nico Hülkenberg delivered a solid drive to secure valuable points for his team, finishing P7 during Australian GP.

Nico Hülkenberg credits Sauber for “really good call” to get P7 in F1 Australian GP

Chiara Martin1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

The 2025 F1 Australian GP was a chaotic affair, with risky conditions and multiple retirements shaking up the order. Amid the action, Sauber driver Nico Hülkenberg delivered a solid drive to secure valuable points for his team, finishing P7. The right strategy call for Sauber Hülkenberg admits that his strong finish was unexpected, given how…

FIA to conduct more stringent rear wing tests at F1 Chinese GP

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

The FIA has confirmed even bigger tests of F1 rear wings will come into play at the Chinese GP this weekend. During practice in Australia, teams had to provide housings to fit FIA cameras which seeked to monitor the rear wings when the cars took to the track at Albert Park. The rear wing debate…

Gabriel Bortoleto’s F1 debut: “I prefer to push the car to the limit” following Australian GP crash

Bortoleto: “I prefer to crash” than drive like a “passenger” following F1 Australian GP shunt

Rachel Stephens1 week ago1 week ago08 mins

Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto experienced the highs and lows of F1 racing in a rain-soaked Australian GP. A wet and wild start to the season With rain causing the track to feel like a skating rink, multiple drivers, both rookies and seasoned drivers, fell victim to the treacherous conditions. Bortoleto, making his F1 debut with Sauber at…

Gabriel Bortoleto is expected to start the 2025 Australian GP race from P15, ahead of Sauber teammate Nico Hülkenberg who will start P17.

Bortoleto “quite happy” with F1 qualifying debut at Australian GP as he responds to Marko

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago017 mins

Though not an ideal start to his Formula 1 career, Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto managed an impressive qualifying performance in the 2025 Australian GP qualifying session, making it through to the second round (Q2). Though he failed to improve significantly in Q2, finishing the session 15th with a big moment in turn 4, he will…

Gabriel Bortoleto seen in his team Sauber kit.

Sauber F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto hits back at Marko “no pure speed” remark

Gabriel Diamante2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

Sauber F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto hits back at the comments from Helmut Marko about him lacking ‘pure speed‘ ahead of the Australian GP on Sunday. Marko doesn’t think Bortoleto has ‘pure speed’ Even though Bortoleto won the F2 and F3 championship in back-to-back rookie seasons, the 81-year-old described the F1 newcomer as having no ‘pure…

Jonathan Wheatley Kick Sauber F1 Team Principal

Sauber confirms Jonathan Wheatley will take reins on April 1st

Rohit Bhaskar2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

KICK Sauber F1 team has officially announced when Jonathan Wheatley will assume the role of Team Principal. Wheatley is set to be part of the team’s transition into the Audi F1 Factory squad. The former Sporting Director of Red Bull will make his race debut as Sauber’s Team Principal at the Japanese GP in Suzuka. …

The 2025 F1 season begins at Albert Park in Melbourne next Sunday, with some reserve drivers looking on jealously as they see the 20 full-time drivers race.

2025 F1 reserve drivers: a full list

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

The 2025 F1 season begins at Albert Park in Melbourne next Sunday, with some reserve drivers looking on jealously as they see the 20 full-time drivers race. But who are they? And if they get a chance, can they repeat the heroics of Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto from last year? The full list is…