Sauber F1 Upgrades & Austrian GP Preview | News
- The Formula 1 season continues this week in the Styrian hills with the Austrian Grand Prix, kicking off a double-header that culminates at Silverstone for the British grand...
- Nico Hülkenberg, the veteran driver, has been a consistent points scorer, finishing in the top 10 at both the Spanish and Canadian Grands Prix.
- Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley said the team's recent performances in Spain and Canada were encouraging.
Sauber F1 unveils crucial upgrades for the Austrian Grand Prix, aiming to maintain momentum in the fiercely competitive Formula 1 season. Veteran driver Nico Hülkenberg, consistently scoring points, hopes to build on recent strong performances, while rookie Gabriel Bortoleto seeks his first points finish. the team introduces new components to their C45 car, anticipating improved performance at the short Spielberg circuit. Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley highlights the potential to capitalize on recent success. The team is working hard to understand how their upgrades behave on the track as the F1 season continues. News Directory 3 offers the latest updates on this and other F1 teams. Discover what’s next as Sauber aims to secure valuable championship points.
Sauber F1 Team introduces Upgrades at Austrian Grand Prix
Updated June 24, 2025
The Formula 1 season continues this week in the Styrian hills with the Austrian Grand Prix, kicking off a double-header that culminates at Silverstone for the British grand Prix next weekend. The Sauber F1 team hopes that new upgrades to their C45 car will maintain their recent momentum.
Nico Hülkenberg, the veteran driver, has been a consistent points scorer, finishing in the top 10 at both the Spanish and Canadian Grands Prix. His fifth-place finish in Barcelona included a dramatic final-lap pass on Lewis Hamilton, followed by an eighth-place result in Montreal. the team is introducing new components for their car in Austria, aiming to further improve performance.
Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley said the team’s recent performances in Spain and Canada were encouraging. He added that the new parts introduced in Austria from the first practise session present an opportunity to build on this momentum. Wheatley also noted that the Spielberg circuit is short, meaning that margins will be tight.
Hülkenberg described the past two races as a “moderate step forward” for the team. He said that the atmosphere in Austria is always great and that the team will focus on understanding how the new parts behave and putting everything together to try to score points again.
Gabriel Bortoleto, the rookie driver and reigning F2 Drivers’ Champion, is still seeking his first points finish of the season. However, he won the Feature race at Red Bull Ring last season and achieved his best qualifying performance two races ago, starting 12th for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Bortoleto said he is looking forward to spielberg and that the last couple of events have been encouraging for the team. He added that he is eager to deliver a strong result and that the team has been working hard to build on the progress made so far.
What’s next
Sauber aims to maximize the potential of its upgraded car at the Austrian Grand Prix, seeking to solidify its position in the midfield and secure valuable championship points in the competitive Formula 1 landscape.