1
Sauber driver Marcus Ericsson has said that he "can't wait" for the new F1 season to start, and is eager to get back on track following the end of pre-season testing and an extensive physical training regime.
"I can't wait to finally kick off the 2017 Formula 1 season in Australia," he said. "After challenging pre-season testing with a lot of data collection and preparation, I am going to Melbourne with a positive mindset."
Neither the teams or the drivers really know what to expect from the first Grand Prix, thanks to a new set of regulations that have enlarged the tyres and altered the cars to provide more downforce and a significant improvement in lap times. Ericsson acknowledges the initial difficulties these will bring, remaining tentative but upbeat.
"We have to see how things work out during the first race weekend with the new car. The Albert Park Circuit is a bit tricky with a mix of permanent racetrack and a street circuit. I think it is going to be a challenge to find the right setup, but I am confident we will get this done."
Ericsson also loves the venue, as does most of the F1 community, and is enthusiastic about starting the year in Australia: "I like Melbourne a lot as it is a fantastic place," he revealed. "The fans and the atmosphere there are just great. I always enjoy being downtown in Melbourne and on the circuit at Albert Park."
Mason Hawker
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
M. Verstappen
C. Sainz jr
C. Leclerc
Bahrain
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Street Circuit
Australia
Albert Park
Japan
Circuit Suzuka
United States of America
Miami International Autodrome
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Canada
Gilles Villeneuve
Spain
Circuit de Catalunya
Austria
Red Bull Ring
United Kingdom
Silverstone
Hungary
Hungaroring
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps
Netherlands
Circuit Zandvoort
Italy
Monza
Azerbaijan
Baku City Circuit
Singapore
Marina Bay Street Circuit
United States of America
Circuit of the Americas
Mexico
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Brazil
Interlagos
United States of America
Las Vegas Street Circuit
United Arab Emirates
Yas Marina Circuit
34,178 comments on Sauber
3 members have this team as their favourite
Tweets about Marcus Ericsson 113,240 comments on Sauber 5 members have this team as their favourite Tweets about Sauber
Replies (1)
Login to replycalle.itw
Posts: 8,527
Arent we all?