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Sauber: "Important" to apologise to Bottas for F1 pitstop issues
Following multiple issues with wheelnuts affecting Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu in recent races, Bottas faced a lengthy pit stop during the Australian GP while in a potential points-scoring position, ultimately finishing 14th. Team principal Alunni Bravi promptly apologized to Bottas on the radio and assured him that the pit problem would be addressed. Alunni Bravi emphasized the importance of standing united as a team in the face of challenges, expressing regret for the recurring pitstop problems. Bottas acknowledged the frustration of encountering a second pit delay in three races, especially when a top 10 finish seemed attainable, highlighting the need to swiftly resolve the issue. Despite the setbacks, Alunni Bravi praised Bottas for demonstrating strong pace in Melbourne and emphasized the positive aspects such as competitive race pace and tyre management from the Australian Grand Prix. The team is determined to overcome these hurdles, aiming for improved performance in upcoming races, starting with Suzuka.
