Stake F1 Crew KICK Sauber will deal with the primary race in a busy triple-header beginning on the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
The trio of occasions will see the crew head to the USA, Mexico and Brazil. This large logistical effort asks the very best of the crew each on and off the monitor. As Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu put together for the race, the crew will intention to make a step ahead and get nearer to the positions that matter.
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Crew Consultant: “After three weeks away from racing, we return to motion in Austin. The mini-break was a helpful time to regroup and put together for the three forthcoming races which, as a triple-header spanning such a large geographical space, are at all times a testing time for the crew when it comes to logistics. Again at base in Hinwil, the crew has been working arduous on the upgrades we’re bringing this weekend, a powerful testomony to our dedication till the ultimate race of the season: it reveals that we’re not giving up, neither trackside nor on the coronary heart of our operations. The subsequent three races will characteristic very totally different monitor layouts and situations – we’re prepared for the problem forward, but additionally to take any alternatives. This shall be a Dash occasion, so it will be essential to maximise the one observe session and guarantee we’re absolutely ready for the remainder of the weekend.”
Valtteri Bottas: “It is good to be again in Austin; the occasion itself is at all times a great time, it is actually grown in reputation, and it usually produces very spectacular races. I’ve received from pole right here in 2019 and at all times take pleasure in my time within the States visiting steadily all year long, so I am wanting ahead to the weekend forward. It has been good to take a small break these previous three weeks. I’ve spent my time coaching and getting ready the subsequent handful of races on the sim, in addition to vacationing somewhat. Now I’m refreshed and motivated for the upcoming triple-header. We’re bringing new elements this weekend and I am eager to check them on monitor and unlock their potential: understanding how they modify the automotive is at all times a course of and we solely have one observe session to get on prime of them, nevertheless it’s at all times a optimistic improvement.”
Zhou Guanyu: “I’ve loved racing in Austin over the previous few seasons. They do know learn how to put up a great present right here in Texas, and I’m wanting ahead to the weekend forward. Having a while away from the monitor after two intense back-to-backs was good, and it allowed me to spend time on the manufacturing unit, working with the crew and within the sim: however now I’m desperate to get again to racing. Dash occasions provide each alternatives and challenges; we’ll intention to get essentially the most out of our monitor time, to return ready for the weekend forward, and we’ll have to be at our sharpest to ensure we obtain the very best consequence. Austin is a monitor that may spring surprises and the place it’s worthwhile to be assured to unlock the total potential. If we get to that degree with only one observe session, we are able to get essentially the most of what the automotive can provide.”
