"No sale at Alfa Romeo" / Formula 1 SPEEDWEEK

Formula 1

By Adam Cooper – 23.07.2018 11:30

Strong announcement by Pascal Picci, President of Sauber Holding. The 60-year-old Italian is convinced after the progress made by the Swiss in 2018: "Next year we can become the 4th in the world."

One of the great stories of the Formula World Cup 1: Sauber left the last World Cup. The red lantern in GP sports currently wears Williams. With the jewel of Ferrari Charles Leclerc driving, the white Sauber runner often appears in the midfield before. Ferrari's recent Moto improvements inspired the Swiss.

Pascal Picci is also winged. The Italian has a lot to do as president of the Sauber Holding. And the 60-year-old dares a full-bodied ad: "This is the first race car, created under a new leadership.We have a great concept and you will see more and more improvements.Our ambition sets the standard. The goal: in the coming year, we want to have our say on the Constructors' Cup rank 4. I know, that sounds a bit exaggerated, and the team director, Fred Vasseur, says the same thing to me But if you are not dreaming, then you will get nothing. "

Picci refers to last year's approach of the head of the company. team of the time, Monisha Kaltenborn, as "catastrophic." It was a mistake to trust an engine from a year ago.Also, we could hardly develop something because In 2018, we will be driving with a current engine, and everyone will be able to see what it's worth. "

There have been many Owner at Sauber.From Italy, it can be heard that Alfa Romeo takes the lead of all the racing team.

Pascal Picci denies these plans: "We have great potential, but we want to remain an independent team, with our own business model.Alfa Romeo has no part in the team and also no influence. We only have the same interests.No, today 's Sauber owners think long term and want to stay connected to this team for many years. "