Sauber are hopeful of a boost at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend as not only do they have track specific parts for the C34, but an upgraded and more powerful Ferrari engine too.
The Swiss team started the season in a strong position, scoring 20 points in the opening three races. However in the following seven races, the driver pairing of Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr haven’t been able to match that success, scoring just three.
The team are however more confident of success starting this weekend.
“[We’re] looking forward to stronger performances thanks to a number of upgrades that will be progressively introduced,” explained head of track engineering, Giampaolo Dall’Ara.
“At Spa both C34 [cars] will be fitted with more powerful Ferrari power units and track specific wings.
“The track is an all-round favorite and demands high-speed cornering performance and straight-line speed, hence aerodynamic efficiency and power output.
“Traction and braking, although, as usual, important, are second to stability and reactiveness, therefore rather specific set-ups are being worked out. As for the tyre compounds, medium and soft are expected to fit the event well.”
