Sauber's Podium Finish Highlights Driveability Focus Over Downforce

Sauber's recent success at Silverstone, marked by Nico Hulkenberg's podium finish, is attributed to a strategic upgrade aimed at enhancing car driveability instead of purely increasing aerodynamic downforce. This marks a significant achievement for the team, which has not seen such success in over a decade.

Our Take:

Focusing on driveability may well be the key to unlocking performance that is not solely reliant on raw downforce. Sauber's approach suggests a potential shift in how teams may prioritize upgrades in the pursuit of consistent race performance, emphasizing the importance of driver comfort and confidence in the vehicle.

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Source: Will Wood