http://www.gpupdate.net/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:28:45 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/285390/kaltenborn-becomes-new-sauber-team-boss/ Monisha Kaltenborn will become Sauber's new Team Principal with immediate effect, moving into the role ahead of this weekend's Korean Grand Prix in Yeongam. The 41-year-old is taking over from the departing Peter Sauber, with the latter opting to remove himself from the day-to-day running of the Swiss squad. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/285390/kaltenborn-becomes-new-sauber-team-boss/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:23:11 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/281780/sauber-buzzing-after-double-top-six-finish/ The atmosphere in the Sauber motorhome was not matched by many at Hockenheim on Sunday, with Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Pérez having scored a huge 18 points for finishing fifth and sixth in the German Grand Prix. The result leaves the Swiss squad 27 points behind Mercedes for a top five position in the Constructors’ Championship. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/281780/sauber-buzzing-after-double-top-six-finish/ Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:22:11 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/280002/peter-sauber-fans-delighted-by-unpredictability/ Peter Sauber believes only a minority in the F1 community are against the current format, with some journalists having critisised the randomness of 2012. Furthermore, the Team Principal is convinced that fans are thoroughly enjoying the excitement. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/280002/peter-sauber-fans-delighted-by-unpredictability/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:35:27 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/279999/post-montreal-interview-with-peter-sauber/ Sauber picked up its second podium finish of the season in Canada, with Sergio Pérez having risen from 15th on the grid to third at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Team Principal Peter Sauber shares his opinions on the highly unpredictable start to F1 2012. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/279999/post-montreal-interview-with-peter-sauber/ Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:22:04 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278731/kaltenborn-receives-a-third-of-sauber-group/ Sauber team CEO Monisha Kaltenborn has received a third of the stake in the Sauber Group, it was announced by the Swiss company on Wednesday afternoon. The share has been given up by team owner Peter Sauber, who has already said that he intends to retire from his role of Team Principal by the end of next year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/278731/kaltenborn-receives-a-third-of-sauber-group/ Wed, 16 May 2012 13:26:25 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276925/kaltenborn-in-line-as-new-sauber-team-principal/ Monisha Kaltenborn is set to become Formula 1’s first ever female Team Principal. That is according to Peter Sauber, who claims that the current CEO of his team will be promoted when he retires before the end of next year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276925/kaltenborn-in-line-as-new-sauber-team-principal/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:43:44 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276516/sauber-there-was-no-ferrari-team-order/ Peter Sauber has categorically denied that Ferrari instructed his team to stay behind Fernando Alonso in Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix. During the race, a conspiracy theory emerged that the Swiss squad, which is powered by Ferrari engines, was requested to hold Sergio Pérez behind leader Fernando Alonso. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/276516/sauber-there-was-no-ferrari-team-order/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:14:50 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274604/splitting-with-key-was-logical-decision-sauber/ Peter Sauber claims that splitting with James Key was a ‘logical decision’ for the team, despite the separation coming at arguably the worst possible time of the year. The exit of the Technical Director, who joined the Swiss squad for 2010, was announced just four days prior to the start of pre-season testing. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274604/splitting-with-key-was-logical-decision-sauber/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:42:40 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1838/kobayashi-shakes-down-sauber-jerez-2012/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/1838/kobayashi-shakes-down-sauber-jerez-2012/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274197/sauber-unveils-c31-in-jerez/ Sauber has become the first of three Formula 1 teams to launch its 2012 car in Jerez on Monday, a day before pre-season testing begins at the Spanish circuit. The Swiss team’s uncovering of the C31 comes just three days after Technical Director James Key announced that he was to leave the company with immediate effect. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274197/sauber-unveils-c31-in-jerez/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:02:16 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274109/technical-director-james-key-leaves-sauber/ Sauber has received a knock on the run-up to the 2012 Formula 1 season, with James Key electing to hand in his notice and leave the team. The Englishman, formerly with Force India, had worked with the Hinwil squad from the start of the 2010 campaign but has now been offered a new job closer to his native home in the United Kingdom. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/274109/technical-director-james-key-leaves-sauber/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:43:59 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/273754/oerlikon-logo-to-be-on-sauber-engine-covers/ Sauber has announced an extended link-up with Oerlikon, whose logos will be displayed on the cars' engine covers this season. Now labeled a ‘Premium Partner’ of the Hinwil-based squad, the machine specialists will also see their brand advertised on team gear and equipment in and around the garage. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/273754/oerlikon-logo-to-be-on-sauber-engine-covers/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:03:16 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/266438/sauber-planning-solar-park-in-hinwil/ Sauber has announced a technical partnership with Oerlikon ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. The Swiss company specialises in machine and plant engineering and develops technologies for textiles and advanced nanotechnology. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/266438/sauber-planning-solar-park-in-hinwil/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/265226/sauber-retains-drivers-for-2012-season/ Sauber has announced that it will be retaining its line-up of Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Pérez for the 2012 Formula 1 season. Also staying will be reserve driver Esteban Gutiérrez, who joined the Swiss squad last year. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/265226/sauber-retains-drivers-for-2012-season/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:06:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/260958/perez-ruled-out-of-monaco-race/ Sauber has stated that Sergio Pérez will definitely not be starting tomorrow's 78-lap Monaco Grand Prix, confirming a widely expected outcome after the Mexican's violent crash at the Nouvelle Chicane this afternoon. The Hinwil-based squad also explained that the cause of the accident is still being investigated, but Technical Director James Key believes Pérez will be able to shed more light on the situation shortly. "Of course we are very relieved that Sergio wasn’t seriously injured," Team Principal Peter Sauber commented. "Up to the accident he was doing very well in qualifying, and also better than expected as he had outperformed all his direct competitors. For Kamui it didn’t go too well in qualifying, but we know what his skills are and expect them to play a role in tomorrow’s race." Key added: "First and foremost we are obviously relieved with the reports that Sergio is okay. It’s always very worrying for a team when you see an accident of that magnitude, so it’s good to hear that he is fundamentally okay. We are looking into what happened. There is no indication at the moment from the data we have seen that there was a problem with the car. But we have to talk to Sergio to investigate further what happened." Reaction to: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/260958/perez-ruled-out-of-monaco-race/ Sat, 28 May 2011 18:49:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/259932/money-service-group-signs-deal-with-sauber/ The Money Service Group has joined Sauber for the 2011 season, becoming an Official Partner of the Hinwil-based outfit. The company - founded by Michael Seidl in 1993 - will remain in Formula 1 for at least another year after first entering the sport as a Toro Rosso sponsor 12 months ago. "We are grateful for the confidence which the Money Service Group has placed in us and look forward to a successful long-term partnership that will benefit both sides," Sauber Team Principal Peter Sauber commented. Michael Seidl, owner and founder of the Money Service Group, added: "We have already gleaned a year of positive experience in Formula One and have now entered a new partnership with the Sauber F1 Team, not least on account of our regional proximity. "I am impressed by Peter Sauber’s courage and single-mindedness and have no doubt that we make a good match as partners." http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/259932/money-service-group-signs-deal-with-sauber/ Thu, 19 May 2011 09:33:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258193/sauber-perez-has-exceeded-my-expectations/ Peter Sauber has given rookie driver Sergio Pérez the vote of confidence following the opening three races of the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship season in Australia, Malaysia and China and has added that the 2010 GP2 Series Vice-Champion has exceeded his expectations so far. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258193/sauber-perez-has-exceeded-my-expectations/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:21:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258159/sauber-impressed-by-pirelli-s-tyres/ Peter Sauber has praised Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli for rising to the challenge with its new-for-2011 tyres. Ahead of its return to the sport, Pirelli was given the task of creating compounds with less overall life, therefore leading to increased degradation. After the first three races, Sauber believes the tyre company has succeeded in its task and he has been left impressed by its efforts. "Pirelli was given a baptism of fire; the requirements it was asked to fulfil were very tough and the amount of time for development extremely short," he began. "They were also asked to produce tyres that would wear more rapidly to inject extra excitement into the races. After three Grands Prix we should applaud Pirelli for getting to grips with this tricky challenge so impressively. Sauber added that tyre wear has not been much of an issue for his drivers this year, with the team working hard in this area over the winter. "Our car is very easy on the tyres, but this has not come about by chance," he added. “Our engineers started working on this issue at a very early stage and have carried out the requisite measures. And now we can enjoy the benefits of this work during races. "Needless to say, the character of the races has changed markedly as a result of the frequent pit stops, and the fans and TV commentators now have quite a tough job keeping track of how the race is unfolding. The same applies for the team strategists on the pit wall." Read in full: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258159/sauber-impressed-by-pirelli-s-tyres/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258152/interview-with-peter-sauber/ Peter Sauber's Hinwil-based squad has enjoyed a much more positive time on-track this year compared to the early season difficulities of 2010, with seven points currently on the board after the first three 'flyaway' races. The 67-year-old discusses these promising results, his driver line-up and the new-for-2011 Drag Reduction System (DRS) among other topics ahead of the next round in Turkey. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/258152/interview-with-peter-sauber/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/256081/sauber-denies-key-dismissal-rumours/ Peter Sauber has quickly denied that Technical Director James Key has been dismissed following the recent mix-up which resulted in double disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix. Such word has circulated the internet this week, despite Key himself having explained the situation via team press release. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/256081/sauber-denies-key-dismissal-rumours/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0100