Sauber
Nationality - Swiss
Debut in F1 - 2000
Drivers' Titles - 0
Constructors' Titles - 0
Current Drivers - Giancarlo
Fisichella, Felipe
Massa
Team History
Sauber debuted in F1 in the Kyalami Grand Prix in 1993 and saw Sauber
come in at 6th place in Constructor’s title, in an average
season. In fact ‘average’ became a word synonymous with
Sauber. In 1994 Sauber finished the season with 12 points and 11
points in 1995. However Heinz Herald Frentzen did recorded the first
podium position in Monza in that 1995 season. 1996 brought another
podium place and 18-point end of season total.
1997 was an important year in Sauber's history as they formed an
association with Petronas to supply their engines, after mixed relationships
with Mercedes and Ford. However the new partnership did not affect
the level of Saubers performances, in a season that reaped 16 points
and 1 podium place. 1998 achievements included one more podium place
and coming in sixth in constructor’s title. The 1999-2000
seasons were dismal gaining only 5 and 6 points respectively.
Kimi Raikkonen joined the team in 2001, and to date is Sauber’s
best season. Sauber finished up 4th in the Driver’s Championship
in a season that included only 1 podium in Brazil but an excellent
score of top six position performances by Heidfeld and Raikkonen
all season. However the upturn was short-lived.
In 2002 Felipe
Massa replaced Raikkonen but made little impact in another average
season. 2003 saw Sauber achieve 19 points and finish 6th in the
Driver’s Championship and accumulate a fifth podium position
thanks to Frentzen.
2004 sees Sauber launch the new Wind Tunnel Project that could
potentially elevate performance levels.
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