In recent weeks, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed potential changes to the race weekend format aimed at enhancing fan engagement. One notable proposal includes increasing the number of Sprint Races from six to twelve by 2027. Ahead of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP, Sauber F1 Driver Gabriel Bortoleto shared his thoughts on the idea of doubling…
Having unlocked pace and consistency as the two-day 2025 F1 Academy in-season test progressed, Emma Felbermayr was optimistic after Wednesday’s running at the Circuito de Navara. The Sauber-backed driver had initially struggled to find her rhythm, finishing down the order in P17 and P11 across the first two sessions. Yet with the support of Rodin…
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 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…
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….
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
