P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After 14 rounds in 2024, only one team has failed to register a single point and that perfectly sums up how dreadful Sauber’s season has been to date. After a promising start to the current regulation cycle (predominantly due to being one of few teams to make weight at the start of 2022) whereby Sauber […]
Sauber made a strong start to the 2022 season, scoring 39 points in the first seven rounds, but their performance has declined significantly since then, with only 33 points scored in the following 47 rounds. Pitstop issues have hindered their ability to compete in the midfield, leaving drivers Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas struggling. The team is currently in a transitional period as they await Audi’s takeover in 2026, which has led to off-track drama and leadership changes. Bottas acknowledges the challenges brought by new leadership under Mattia Binotto, emphasizing the need for time to assess and improve the team’s performance. Zhou believes that distractions from Audi’s takeover have impacted Sauber’s focus and performance on the track, while Bottas struggles to showcase his skills with a subpar car. As the team transitions to become a works outfit in 2026, it faces the urgent need for faster changes and improvement to avoid repeating its current struggles in the upcoming seasons.
