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Valtteri Bottas has admitted that the Sauber Formula 1 team missed its targets for the previous season and has challenged
Sauber had a strong finish in the 2022 championship, but dropped to ninth place last season. They have designed a new car concept with minimal parts carried over from the previous uncompetitive car. Valtteri Bottas, entering his third season with the team, believes they should have high expectations for this campaign and make improvements from last year. Bottas is confident in Sauber’s prospects due to the changes happening within the team, including new resources and a new identity. He is satisfied with the progress made on the new car over the winter and feels more confident compared to last season. However, they won’t have a clear picture of their performance until they’ve raced on different circuits.