Sauber F1 – Ahead of The Austrian Grand Prix
Ah, so it’s another back-to-back race weekend with the Austrian Grand Prix fast approaching! The race this weekend will be taking place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
Here’s what the Sauber team have to say ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix!
Marcus Ericsson – Sauber F1 Team
Car Number – 9
“I am really looking forward to the next race in Spielberg. One of my favourite venues!“
“The Austrian Grand Prix is always a great experience. I like the atmosphere and the track a lot – it’s a fast circuit which I enjoy more and more.“
“After this we head directly to Siverstone for the British Grand Prix, the so called home of British motor sport and one of the most traditional circuits.“
Felipe Nasr – Sauber F1 Team
Car Number – 12
“The race calendar is still keeping us very busy with the next back-to-back events.”
“Spielberg has a really nice green setting with it’s scenery beautiful. The track is quite a fast one and the last two corners before the start and finish line are my favourite as they are very quick and you have to drive them precisely.“
“Then we have the British Grand Prix, another circuit which I enjoy driving on and also one of my favourite tracks.“
Facts about the Red Bull Ring in Austria, Spielberg
The track in Spielberg is a braking and traction circuit with medium downforce levels.
The balance between the number of corners and lengths of the straights is similar to the Montreal track in Canada however the nature of the corners is different – flowing corners are in place of chicanes along with the changes in elevation
Braking is also a key factor which most teams have to consider – along with the tyre selections.
Circuit: Red Bull Ring – Austrian Grand Prix – 4.326 km
Race Laps & Distance – 71 Laps / 307.020 km
We have a lot more wonderful features coming soon, ahead of the Austrian and British Grand Prix!
The Formula 1 Girl 🙂
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Thank you to the Sauber F1 Team for the interviews & Images.