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Sauber to address F1 pit issues after second disastrous stop
Valtteri Bottas experienced a nearly 50-second delay during his second pit stop in the Bahrain GP due to a cross-threading issue at the front axle. Zhou Guanyu faced a similar problem in the Saudi Arabian race, costing him around 25 seconds during his pit stop. Despite the setbacks, Zhou was on track to finish 11th after not stopping during the safety car period. The team representative confirmed they are diligently working to address and resolve the recurring pit stop problem. Changes have been made to equipment and parts design to improve efficiency, with a focus on ensuring quick and error-free pit stops in upcoming races. The team aims to rectify the issue before the next race in Australia to avoid compromising their chances for valuable points.
