Posts Tagged ‘Sauber’

Willis Not In Sauber’s Plans

Geoff Willis is not returning to Formula One with Sauber. The Briton was one of the most well-known technical directors in the sport, but he mysteriously left Red Bull in the middle of last season. He has also worked with Williams and McLaren, and more recently he was ousted from his position at Honda. There was speculation [...]

De la Rosa Grabs Second Sauber Seat

Pedro de la Rosa has been confirmed as a Sauber race driver for 2010, alongside Kamui Kobayashi, reports Speed TV’s Adam Cooper. The Spaniard, who turns 39 next month, will be the second oldest driver in the field after Michael Schumacher. De La Rosa had been linked with the seat for several weeks, although as [...]

Fisichella Heading To Sauber?

Giancarlo Fisichella looks to be the driver that will join Kamui Kobayashi at the Sauber team in 2010, reports SPEED TV. Pedro de la Rosa was touted as the favorite, but reigning champion Jenson Button said this past week that he won’t give McLaren’s new MP4-25 its track debut because de la Rosa, 38, is [...]

Nuts And Bolts – Formula 1

Some news bits from the world of Formula 1, courtesy of Speed TV: * In snow and rain, Rubens Barrichello finished the Disney half-marathon in Florida this past the weekend in 1668th position. The 2010 Williams driver and Formula One veteran, who finished the 2009 season in third place, is currently holidaying in the United [...]

Report: De la Rosa To Be Sauber Racer In 2010

Pedro de la Rosa is expected to be Kamui Kobayashi’s teammate at Sauber in 2010, according to Blick. The Swiss daily newspaper, with close ties to the Peter Sauber-led team, said the news is likely to be confirmed soon barring “an earthquake in Hinwil”. Spaniard de la Rosa, to turn 39 next month, last raced [...]

Sauber Set To Name Second Driver Soon

Sauber is very close to confirming its driver lineup for the 2010 Formula 1 season as team owner Peter Sauber has revealed that a second driver has been signed by the outfit. Already Sauber has signed and confirmed a deal with Kamui Kobayashi for the season following an impressive debut for Toyota in the final [...]