Another frustrating weekend for Sauber as strategy calls fall short and pace issues continue in a tightly packed midfield battle.
It was another long and challenging race weekend for Sauber F1 in Jeddah, as the team walked away from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix empty-handed, once again falling short of the top 10.
Sauber has struggled to break into the competitive midfield so far in 2025, and this latest round was no exception. Despite flashes of potential, both qualifying and race pace kept the team from truly challenging for points.
“A tough, demanding weekend with no reward in the end,” said team representative Wheatley. “We tried different strategies for our drivers. Gabriel pitted under the early safety car and ran a massive 48-lap stint on the hard tyres—just as we planned. He managed it well, but unfortunately, he didn’t have the pace to hold off Doohan and lost the position right at the finish line.”
Nico also gave everything he had, bringing the car home in P15. “We got the most out of the car and the team effort with Nico,” Wheatley added. “And on a positive note, we avoided damage in what’s typically one of the most unpredictable and risky weekends of the season.”
Looking ahead, Wheatley emphasized the team’s focus on development. “We’re coming out of this triple-header with clean cars, a great pit stop for Nico, and strong momentum in developing the C45. It’s been a demanding stretch, but we’re regrouping and aiming to come back stronger for Miami in two weeks.”
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