Sauber and Sirotkin, it’s becoming clearer

Between Sergey Sirotkin and Sauber, things are progressing. The young driver spent two days at the team's factory, the team announced on its official website. During this visit, the Russian, who will celebrate his 18th birthday next week, had the opportunity to meet several members of the team and increase his knowledge of the world of Formula 1. Among the lessons given, he was taught how an F1 steering wheel works. He also had the opportunity to mold a tub. A seat that he will be able to try from September during an exhibition in Sochi, where the first Russian Grand Prix in history is to be organized next year, which will be his first experience behind the wheel of a Formula 1. “My visit was very full, Sirotkin pointed out. I learned a lot about the team and other things. I was able to have my seat molded, meet the engineers and learn about the car and what happens during a race weekend. I also learned to use the steering wheel. »

?If someone had told me six months ago that I would visit this factory and meet the team, I wouldn?t have believed it, added the young Russian, currently engaged in Formula Renault 3.5. C?is fabulous. My dream is so close to coming true now! » It is in fact an additional step which has just been taken by the training of?Hinwil towards the tenure of the Russian driver for 2014: a sine qua non condition if the Swiss team wishes to see the agreement, announced mid-July, with Russian investment funds, to be fully implemented. Without this rescue plan, the survival of Sauber, which is going through a very serious financial crisis, would be compromised. It now remains for Sergey Sirotkin to obtain a Super License. Without this precious key, it is currently impossible for him to participate in the free practice sessions on Friday morning.