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Sauber Technical Director James Key has explained how the team has risen to fighting in the F1 midfield this year, ahead of its transition to Audi.
Sauber Technical Director James Key has detailed the team’s progression into the Formula 1 midfield this season, ahead of their upcoming transition to Audi. Despite a challenging season last year, highlighted by a solitary points-scoring finish, Sauber’s performance has notably improved in the midfield battle this year. Late upgrades to the car provided some competitive showings, although the initial struggles had placed the team at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship. Key emphasized the challenges of keeping pace with rivals due to resource limitations, expressing optimism for the future with progress on solving technical issues for the forthcoming season. As Sauber approaches its transition to Audi and plans for the 2026 season, Key highlights the importance of the team’s stability and the newfound confidence instilled in the drivers with the recent improvements.
