Simona de Silvestro's prospects of joining the Formula 1 grid in 2015 have been hit by a setback after Sauber confirmed that 'financial reasons on her side' have ended her testing deal. De Silvestro joined Sauber as an 'affiliated driver' at the start of the year and tested for the squad during two private sessions when she piloted a Sauber C31 at Fiorano and Valencia. Former IndyCar racer De Silvestro had been scheduled to participate in the first practice session for the United States Grand […]

Sergey Sirotkin has denied his future at Sauber is being overshadowed by the Swiss female driver Simona de Silvestro. Funded by her wealthy backers, de Silvestro - who also ran at Fiorano in April - returned to track action this week in a 2012 Sauber at the Valencia circuit, Spain's El Mundo Deportivo reports. But, earlier, Russian teen Sirotkin seemed more destined for Sauber's affections, closely aligned with the reported 'Russian rescue deal' that last year reportedly rescued the then ailing Hinwil based team. Since […]

Sauber affiliate driver Simona De Silvestro received her first taste of Formula 1 action on Saturday in Italy. De Silvestro conducted a test in the Sauber C31 at Fiorano, with Sauber revealing that the Swiss racer completed 112 laps, using special tyres from Pirelli. De Silvestro joined Sauber at the start of the season after spending several years in IndyCars. "Although it’s something very special to drive a Formula One car, I was not too nervous in the morning," she said. "I was more focused […]

Simona De Silvestro will sample a Formula 1 car for the first time at the weekend when she tests for Sauber at Fiorano. The Swiss racer joined Sauber at the start of the year as an 'affiliated driver' with the goal of joining the Formula 1 grid in 2015. De Silvestro will conduct a two day test in the Sauber C31 at Fiorano, beginning on Saturday. "Compared to IndyCars I have to adapt particularly when it comes to fitness," she said. "The neck and stamina […]

Sauber has announced that IndyCar racer Simona De Silvestro has joined the team as an 'affiliated driver'. The 25 year old Swiss has raced in the USA since 2006 and has competed in the IndyCar series since 2010. She was IndyCar's rookie of the year in 2010 and claimed a podium finish last season on her way to 13th in the standings. Sauber will now help De Silvestro gain her Formula 1 super license with a programme that will include on track testing, simulator training, […]