Sauber has yet to decide on a Formula 1 team-mate for Nico Hulkenberg in 2025, and has not yet defined what type of driver it wants
The Audi-owned Sauber Formula 1 team has admitted to facing a youth versus experience dilemma over its driver choice for next year, as it ponders what is best for the long term. The German manufacturer had hoped to lure Carlos Sainz for 2025 to become team-mate to Nico Hulkenberg, as it transitions to become a full works team from 2026. However, amid uncertainty about the competitiveness of the project, Sainz elected to join Williams instead.
“We need to, as well, stop any speculations, because it is not in our interest. But so far, there is no decision on what will be best.” While incumbent Bottas is understood to be favourite to be given a contract extension, the team says that young drivers Pourchaire and Bortoleto have their chances too. However, they are not the only ones under consideration. Mick Schumacher and Liam Lawson have also been linked to the Sauber team in the past too.
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