Kick Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, proper, and Kick Sauber driver Guanyu Zhou of China stroll across the paddock of the Interlagos race observe forward the primary free follow for the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP Photograph/Ettore Chiereguini)
Finland’s Valtteri Bottas and Chinese language driver Zhou Guanyu will depart Sauber on the finish of the season, the Components One crew stated on Wednesday.
“After open and constructive discussions with Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, we mutually concluded that situations to proceed collectively couldn’t be met so we agreed that it’s time to half methods,” Sauber stated in a press release.
Article continues after this commercial
F1: Zhou Guanyu plans a extra aggressive third season
“We wish to thank each for the contribution they’ve made to the crew within the final three years. They’ve been the embodiment of professionalism, utilizing their expertise and enthusiasm to help our progress.”
Sauber, which can develop into an Audi manufacturing unit outfit in 2026, introduced in April that German driver Nico Hulkenberg – at the moment at Haas – will race for the Swiss-based crew subsequent season.
