Team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his insights into the major upgrades Sauber introduced in Barcelona, future C45 updates, and what their aspirations are for the remainder of the 2025 F1 season. The C45, on average, has been the slowest car in the 2025 F1 field. However, the Hinwil-based squad’s hard work on the upgrade…
Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley praised rookie driver Gabriel Bortoleto after a solid showing at the F1 Spanish GP, describing the young Brazilian’s recent form as mature and composed. Although Bortoleto missed out on points in Barcelona, Wheatley emphasized the growth the rookie has shown during a challenging triple-header stretch. Wheatley: Bortoleto building confidence through…
The 2025 F1 Spanish GP Qualifying is another disappointment for the Kick Sauber Ferrari team, with neither Hülkenberg nor Bortoleto able able to reach Q3, again. The team stand last in the Constructors’ championship: Nico Hülkenberg has a mere 6 points to his name while his rookie teammate Gabriel Bortoleto does not have a single…
Gabriel Bortoleto endured a challenging afternoon at the F1 Imola GP, finishing a disappointing 18th position after a three-stop strategy backfired. The Brazilian rookie was misfortune of an ill-timed safety car and the circuit’s overtaking limitations. Starting from 14th on the grid, Bortoleto couldn’t maintain position as the race progressed. He was the only driver…
Nico Hülkenberg shared his insights into the performance of the C44 and what his expectations are from the upcoming Sauber upgrades after crossing the line in P14 at the F1 Miami GP. Starting on the hard compound tyres from sixteenth on the grid, Hülkenberg was the last driver to make a pit stop in Miami….
Ahead of the Miami GP, VCARB, Ferrari and Sauber have announced special one-off liveries that will run this weekend. As the sixth round of racing approaches in 2025, the Formula 1 paddock has already seen several special one-off liveries. Miami — a coastal city famous for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife and rich culture —…
The Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber driver, Nico Hülkenberg, shared his thoughts at the Media Day in Saudi Arabia last week. The German driver touched upon the performance of the C45, the competitiveness in the 2025 season, and his teammate, Gabriel Bortoleto. The car’s struggle with the traffic will be worked on Hülkenberg provided insights…
Sauber had a difficult Friday leading up to the Saudi Arabian GP. Nico Hulkenberg rounded up his Free Practice 2 with a 1:29.193. Meanwhile, Gabriel Bortoleto was not able to run the course due to a fuel leak. Fuel leak massive blow to Bortoleto’s weekend Sauber ‘s Bortoleto said that it was essentially impossible for…
Nico Hülkenberg has been disqualified from the F1 Bahrain GP as his car failed a post-race inspection due to excessive skid wear. The 37-year-old had driven a good race at Sakhir. Starting 16th on the grid after the hugely controversial Q1 lap time deletion that took place over 40 minutes after the session concluded saw…
Sauber heads into the F1 Bahrain GP weekend as one of the teams trying to break free from Q1 in a very close midfield fight, with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto narrowly missed out on advancing to Q2 at Suzuka last weekend. It became a track position event during the 53-lap race. After testing in…
