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Bottas: Struggling Sauber F1 team needed Jeddah "wake-up call"
The Swiss team has faced pitstop issues affecting both Bottas and Zhou Guanyu in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia respectively, which have impacted their performance. Bottas acknowledges the need for improvement operationally and in pace, especially after both drivers encountered pitstop problems in two races. Despite the disappointing start, Bottas remains hopeful with upcoming upgrades and acknowledges the urgency to address the pitstop issues before the next race in Australia. In the Jeddah race, Bottas struggled on hard tires, eventually finishing 17th after an extra unplanned pitstop. Despite the challenges, the team sees potential for improvement and competitive performance, especially with Zhou’s consistent performance on mediums. It is crucial for the team to address tire issues and operational challenges to stay competitive in the upcoming races.
