Stake F1 Workforce KICK Sauber enters the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix buoyed by the momentum of a robust efficiency in Qatar, the place the workforce scored its first factors of the season.
With confidence rising after latest upgrades, the workforce is decided to present Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu the farewell they deserve of their ultimate race with us.
The environment in Abu Dhabi is all the time distinctive, with the twilight race offering a spectacular backdrop to what guarantees to be an emotional and vital weekend. Having proven the automotive’s potential beneath the lights in Losail, the workforce is targeted on delivering one other aggressive outing, celebrating the laborious work and progress achieved all through the season.
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Workforce Consultant: “Abu Dhabi marks the conclusion of a protracted and difficult season for Stake F1 Workforce KICK Sauber, one by which the tip outcomes haven’t matched the hassle, dedication and work ethic of our workforce. Nonetheless, scoring our first factors in Doha was a major enhance for everybody in Hinwil and on observe, a testomony to the resilience and dedication of our workforce. This weekend, we’re centered on persevering with this upward pattern. The race in Abu Dhabi can be a poignant second as we are saying goodbye to Valtteri and Zhou, two distinctive drivers who’ve given a lot to the workforce. Their contribution has been immense, on and off the observe, and we’re dedicated to giving them the very best send-off. Abu Dhabi provides a terrific mixture of challenges, and with our newest upgrades performing nicely, we’re optimistic about closing the season on a robust word.”
Valtteri Bottas: “Abu Dhabi, as a season-ender, is a particular race for a lot of causes, and this yr it is notably significant because it’s my final one with the workforce. My race in Qatar was irritating, particularly lacking out on the factors within the ultimate two laps, however the factors Zhou scored had been an effective way to point out the progress we have made as a workforce, and I really feel motivated to maintain that momentum going this weekend and get on the scoreboard too. The Yas Marina Circuit calls for precision, particularly within the technical ultimate sector, and it is a observe I take pleasure in driving. The setting, racing beneath the lights, provides to the event. For me, that is about giving every thing I’ve one final time for the workforce and ending the season within the strongest approach potential.”
Zhou Guanyu: “This yr flew by, and now it is time for my final race with Stake F1 Workforce KICK Sauber. I’ve grown a lot as a driver throughout my time right here, and I wish to end strongly with my workforce by delivering an excellent efficiency this weekend. Abu Dhabi is a superb venue to shut the season, and we come right here with optimistic momentum from Qatar. To interrupt our duck and rating factors was a reduction, not only for me however for all of the workforce members who labored so laborious for little reward this yr. I used to be proud and blissful to see a lot love for the workforce after the race: different groups, the media and followers on the observe congratulating us, and a lot optimistic suggestions additionally on social media. It exhibits how a lot this sport and these moments imply to so many individuals, and I would like to have the ability to share this sense once more. The automotive felt actually good beneath the lights, and I am excited to see what we are able to obtain on a observe with some comparable traits. My focus is on staying constant, executing each session completely, and having fun with the expertise whereas combating for factors one final time with the workforce.”
