Sebastian Vettel has tipped Sauber as a real dark horse at this weekend's Japanese grand prix.
The reigning world champion won last time out in Singapore with his Red Bull, but he admits that the Ferrari-powered C31 should be a standout performer in Japan.
"I believe Sauber will do very well this weekend," Vettel is quoted by Brazil's Totalrace.
"They have a really great car with a lot of downforce."
Sauber's drivers agree.
"Definitely our car could be competitive here," said local driver Kamui Kobayashi in Japan.
"After Singapore, which is a little bit of a difficult circuit for us, Suzuka is our best track (so) I think it will be great."
Sergio Pérez, who has finished on the podium three times in 2012 so far, told reporters: "I'm looking forward a lot to fight for the victory here.
"I think we've got a very strong car at this circuit."
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Sebastian Vettel has tipped Sauber as a real dark horse at this weekend's Japanese grand prix.
The reigning world champion won last time out in Singapore with his Red Bull, but he admits that the Ferrari-powered C31 should be a standout performer in Japan.
"I believe Sauber will do very well this weekend," Vettel is quoted by Brazil's Totalrace.
"They have a really great car with a lot of downforce."
Sauber's drivers agree.
"Definitely our car could be competitive here," said local driver Kamui Kobayashi in Japan.
"After Singapore, which is a little bit of a difficult circuit for us, Suzuka is our best track (so) I think it will be great."
Sergio Pérez, who has finished on the podium three times in 2012 so far, told reporters: "I'm looking forward a lot to fight for the victory here.
"I think we've got a very strong car at this circuit."
About the author
Leopold
Leopold Pleijsier founded F1-Fansite.com in 2001 and has followed Formula 1 since the early 1980s. He writes about daily F1 news, race weekends, drivers and the sport’s history.
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