Sauber’s efficiency within the opening two races of the 2025 season was considerably higher than pre-season testing had prompt, when the brand new C45 had seemed the slowest automobile. Nico Hulkenberg took seventh place factors in Melbourne and certified twelfth for the Chinese language Grand Prix, whereas Gabriel Bortoleto made Q2 in Melbourne and SQ2 in China Dash Qualifying.
The Sauber is evidently higher than Bahrain testing had made it look. The rationale for the underwhelming competitiveness there grew to become clear in Melbourne because the workforce confirmed up with a brand new entrance wing and sidepod. Immediately the automobile was behaving in a way more predictable approach.
