P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Despite mimicking Red Bull and McLaren, Stake Sauber expect to be closer to their ‘direct rivals’ this year.
According to Stake Sauber Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi, the team expects to be closer to its direct competitors in Formula 1 compared to previous years, aiming to improve their ninth-place finish in the Constructors’ Championship last year. To achieve this, the team has taken a new approach with the C44 car, adopting design traits similar to Red Bull and McLaren. Alunni Bravi believes this new car will provide more avenues for performance improvements, bringing them closer to teams like Williams, Racing Bulls, and Haas, which they see as their direct competitors. However, catching up to Red Bull will be a challenging task due to their stability in performance and the exceptional talent of their driver. The team has undergone a rebrand for the 2024 season, now racing under the name “Stake” with new title sponsors. They are focused on improving their position in the Constructors’ Championship before Audi takes over for a full-factory assault in 2026.
