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Sauber has revealed it will introduce upgrades to its F1 car at the United States GP as the team strives to avoid ending 2024 without points.
The Sauber team based in Hinwil has faced a challenging season with their redesigned C45 car causing Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu to struggle at the bottom of the standings. Despite introducing a significant update package before the summer break, the team has been unable to improve its competitiveness against rivals. Sauber Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi admitted that there is untapped potential that they need to unlock with their current package. The team plans to optimize the updates introduced during the Silverstone and Hungary races for the upcoming rounds, aiming to find the right balance for performance. Looking ahead, Alunni Bravi emphasized the importance of continuous development this season to also benefit their 2025 and 2026 transition to Audi, acknowledging the need for incremental gains and ongoing effort in Formula 1.
