Sauber affirm Hulkenberg and Bortoleto for post-season take a look at

Earlier than the on-track motion kicked off at Yas Marina on Friday, Sauber introduced the information as COO and CTO Mattia Binotto stated: “This is a crucial first step for each Nico and Gabriel as they combine into the crew.

“For Nico, this can be a probability to get a really feel for the automotive and start the shut collaboration with our engineers forward of what guarantees to be a really busy 2025 season.

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“For Gabriel, it’s a improbable alternative to realize expertise, familiarise himself with Formulation 1 equipment with its complicated procedures, and take the primary steps in his growth on the highest degree of motorsport.

“We’re trying ahead to seeing each in motion and beginning our journey collectively.”