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Sauber F1 team’s reaction time a major weakness, says Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has left Mercedes to join the Sauber-run Alfa Romeo team in 2022, which has now been renamed Stake. The team started off strong in the season, scoring points in seven of the first nine races, but fell behind in the development race and finished sixth in 2022 and then ninth in 2023. Despite a gradual takeover by Audi, the team struggled to improve and utilize upgrades efficiently. Bottas believes the team needs to improve its reaction time and ability to implement upgrades from the wind tunnel to the car. The team has hired ex-McLaren technical chief James Key, who is focused on improving the chassis balance and aerodynamics. Bottas has noticed a drop in facilities compared to Mercedes, but acknowledges that the wind tunnel is top-notch.
