Raffaele Marciello says he felt more comfortable in the Sauber C34 as he completed his second Formula 1 practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix. GP2 driver Marciello is combining his duties in the feeder series with a role as Sauber's test and reserve driver and the Italian returned to the C34 on Friday, having piloted it previously during practice in Malaysia. "[It was] quite busy but it was quite good," he said. "I was quite close to Felipe [Nasr]. I did improve a lot […]

Sauber reserve driver Raffaele Marciello will receive a day's worth of running in the C34 at the post-race test in Spain next week. Marciello, part of Ferrari's Driver Academy, currently races in GP2 and occupies a reserve role with the Swiss team. Marciello will also participate in free practice for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, replacing regular driver Marcus Ericsson, ahead of his day in the car next Wednesday. "After the race weekend, I will have the opportunity to drive the Sauber C34-Ferrari […]

Barcelona could be a "turning point" in Sauber's 2015 campaign, driver Felipe Nasr has admitted. Having struggled financially through 2014 and then fended off Giedo van der Garde's legal advances in Australia, the Swiss team has surprised so far this season with its pace and results. And Brazilian rookie Nasr, 22, has been the star, delivering most of the points that have powered Sauber to fifth in the constructors' standings. But after returning to his home city of Brasilia in the lull before the start […]

Felipe Nasr says that Sauber must improve its pace in warmer conditions if it is to make progress, ahead of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. Nasr, currently seventh in the championship, scored points in Australia and China but finished outside the top 10 in hot conditions in Malaysia. This weekend's race in Bahrain will begin at twilight, meaning that hot conditions are likely to prevail during the day, before ambient and track temperatures cool as the race wears on. But the Brazilian rookie says that […]

Sauber drivers Felipe Nasr and Marcus Ericsson hailed a 'great day' for the squad as it strengthened its position in the Constructors' championship with a double points finish. Nasr placed eighth and Ericsson rounded out the top 10 to add another five points to the 14 which Sauber scored in Australia, leaving the team in fourth place in the table. "It was a great day for the team, as both cars scored points," said Nasr. "I am very pleased for everyone. It was not an […]

Marcus Ericsson took the blame for his early exit at the Malaysian Grand Prix as he spun out of a top 10 position. Having passed Max Verstappen on the opening lap, Ericsson tried to go around the outside of Nico Hulkenberg at Turn 1 but lost the rear end of the Sauber and ended up in the gravel. "It is a very frustrating end to a good weekend," he said, having started from ninth place. "I felt comfortable in the car straight away and had […]

Raffaele Marciello declared himself pleased despite labelling his first practice outing with Sauber at the Malaysian Grand Prix as 'challenging'. The Ferrari protege replaced Felipe Nasr for the opening 90 minute session at Sepang and completed 13 laps, posting the 13th quickest time. "It was a good session for the team," said Marciello. "For me it was a bit challenging, as I was driving the Sauber C34 for the first time ever on a track I have not driven on before. "However, I felt confident […]

Sauber reserve driver Raffaele Marciello will make his Grand Prix weekend debut for the squad during the first practice session in Malaysia this weekend. Marciello will replace Felipe Nasr for the opening 90 minute session and will become the first Italian to participate in a Grand Prix weekend since Jarno Trulli and Vitantonio Liuzzi both exited the sport after the 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix. "It will be exciting to drive the Sauber C34 for the first time," he said. "That will also be the same […]

Sauber had draw a line under the court case involving former driver Giedo van der Garde but attacked the Dutchman for his comments earlier on Wednesday. Van der Garde announced that he and Sauber had terminated his 2015 contract by mutual consent and also revealed that he had been disappointed by the manner in which the team had handled the situation. While eager to present their satisfaction in the resolution of the court case, Sauber criticised van der Garde for his comments. "Many of you […]

Giedo van der Garde has confirmed that his contract with Sauber has been cancelled by mutual consent after the parties agreed a settlement deal. Van der Garde had taken Sauber to court ahead of the Australian Grand Prix and judges ruled in his favour that he held a valid 2015 race contract. But Sauber denied him the right to race and after lengthy talks van der Garde says a deal has been reached, though he criticised the behaviour of the Swiss squad. "We have reached […]

Sauber duo Felipe Nasr and Marcus Ericsson praised their team after they both collected the first points of their Formula 1 career at the Australian Grand Prix. Nasr finished his very first Formula 1 race in fifth place after holding off the advances of Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo before eventually pulling clear of his rival. "I am very happy with fifth position in my first ever Formula 1 race," said Nasr. "It is such a big relief for the team and myself that we are […]

Giedo van der Garde and Sauber have reached an agreement which will see the Dutchman give up his legal rights to a race seat in Australia. Van der Garde and Sauber have bee embroiled in a series of court cases, with the legal system so far siding with van der Garde. But after extensive talks on Friday night, the parties confirmed that a deal had been struck. "With respect to the interest of motorsport, and F1 in particular, I have decided to give up my […]