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Sauber’s Australian F1 pace heralds “other opportunities to score”
Valtteri Bottas’s good performance in the Melbourne race was aided by a new front wing, although a pit stop delay led to him slipping back to 13th place without converting it into points. The team is gearing up for the next event in Suzuka with their third upgrade package in four races to stay competitive in the tight midfield pack as the championship battle intensifies. Alunni Bravi, the Team Representative of Kick Sauber F1 Team, expressed confidence in their pace after Australia and emphasized the need to address the pit stop problem promptly to seize scoring opportunities in upcoming races. Bottas felt a significant improvement in competitiveness in Australia despite the results and is hopeful that the upgrades planned for Japan will further enhance their performance. He stressed the importance of getting the pit stops right as they strive to capitalize on the improved car’s potential throughout the season.
