Sauber is facing constant issues with pit stops that have significantly impacted their performance this season. It is unlikely that a definitive solution will be found at least in the next three or four races, which means the team’s results will continue to be compromised. These issues were caused by cross-threaded wheel nuts on the front left corner, resulting in significant delays during pit stops. In the first race in Australia, Valtteri Bottas faced a delay of almost half a minute, resulting in a missed opportunity for valuable points. The team’s attempts to solve the problem during the Australian Grand Prix weekend were unsuccessful, as Sauber remained the slowest team during tire changes. Despite implementing countermeasures, the team’s pit stop times were still far from ideal. Sauber will continue to use these countermeasures in the upcoming races while exploring additional modifications. The necessary changes involve external suppliers and will take time to be produced. The team cannot revert to using the previous parts due to compatibility issues with the revised front suspension. It is crucial for Sauber to find a solution soon to avoid further setbacks and improve their performance on the track.
