Stake F1 Crew KICK Sauber enters the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix buoyed by the momentum of a powerful efficiency in Qatar, the place the crew scored its first factors of the season.
With confidence rising after latest upgrades, the crew is decided to provide Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu the farewell they deserve of their last race with us.
The environment in Abu Dhabi is at all times distinctive, with the twilight race offering a spectacular backdrop to what guarantees to be an emotional and important weekend. Having proven the automotive’s potential beneath the lights in Losail, the crew is concentrated on delivering one other aggressive outing, celebrating the laborious work and progress achieved all through the season.
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, Crew Consultant: “Abu Dhabi marks the conclusion of a protracted and difficult season for Stake F1 Crew KICK Sauber, one wherein the tip outcomes haven’t matched the hassle, dedication and work ethic of our crew. Nevertheless, scoring our first factors in Doha was a major increase for everybody in Hinwil and on monitor, a testomony to the resilience and willpower of our crew. This weekend, we’re targeted on persevering with this upward development. 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 crew. Their contribution has been immense, on and off the monitor, and we’re dedicated to giving them the absolute best send-off. Abu Dhabi provides an important mixture of challenges, and with our newest upgrades performing nicely, we’re optimistic about closing the season on a powerful be aware.”
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 crew. My race in Qatar was irritating, particularly lacking out on the factors within the last two laps, however the factors Zhou scored have been a good way to point out the progress we have made as a crew, 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 last sector, and it is a monitor I take pleasure in driving. The setting, racing beneath the lights, provides to the event. For me, that is about giving all the things I’ve one final time for the crew and ending the season within the strongest means attainable.”
Zhou Guanyu: “This yr flew by, and now it is time for my final race with Stake F1 Crew KICK Sauber. I’ve grown a lot as a driver throughout my time right here, and I need to end strongly with my crew by delivering a great efficiency this weekend. Abu Dhabi is a superb venue to shut the season, and we come right here with constructive momentum from Qatar. To interrupt our duck and rating factors was a aid, not only for me however for all of the crew members who labored so laborious for little reward this yr. I used to be proud and joyful to see a lot love for the crew after the race: different groups, the media and followers on the monitor congratulating us, and a lot constructive suggestions additionally on social media. It exhibits how a lot this sport and these moments imply to so many individuals, and I need 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 will obtain on a monitor 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 crew.”
