Sauber confident ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix

After Sauber unfortunately failed to score any points at the Monaco Grand Prix last time out, both their drivers are now eager to score high amounts of points at the Canadian Grand Prix. This will be Sergio Perez’s first race at Montreal, after the Mexican driver failed to take part in last years race due to repercussions from his heavy incident at last years Monaco Grand Prix.

It was at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve that Sauber (then known as BMW) took their first and as of yet only F1 victory in their long and colorful 20 year history in the sport. Poland’s Robert Kubica lead home a BMW 1-2 ahead of Germany’s Nick Heidfeld and the Red Bull of David Coulthard, only a year after Kubica survived a horrific incident at the same circuit. Since then, Sauber have failed to score a single World Championship point in Canada, a fact both Kobayashi and Perez will hope to end come race day.

“At the circuit in Montreal there are long straights but also slow corners.” Said Kamui Kobayashi, “I think our car seems to be okay for this. I hope there we can have the performance we want to see. We shall have to see what we can do, but I think Montreal is one of the places where we can be strong. I really like the city and the track, although, unfortunately, I have never had a great result there. This year I want to make up for this. Our car is getting better and I’m looking forward to the Canadian Grand Prix.”

Due to the medium downforce requirement of the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Sauber are also bringing a new rear wing to the Canadian Grand Prix along with some minor modifications. With Sauber undeniably being struck by misfortune at times throughout the season, the Swiss outfit will be eager to find some luck as they aim for a competitive Canadian Grand Prix.

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