Sauber drivers ready for Miami sprint

      Gabriel Bortoleto has never competed in Miami, but he is looking forward to it and assures that he is ready for the upcoming race on a difficult city track. His Sauber teammate Nico Hulkenberg said he enjoyed the atmosphere during the race weekend in Miami.

      Jonathan Wheatley: "Sprint weekends add complexity, but they also provide additional opportunities. There will only be one training session before qualifying, so preparation will be even more important, because we have no right to make mistakes. The team has done a lot of work behind the scenes, and now we have to show the result.

      There are difficult tasks ahead in Miami, and if we work with confidence and precision, we can make significant progress. There is still a lot of work to be done to get the C45 up to speed, so we are approaching this weekend focused and determined."

      Nico Hulkenberg: "It's great to be back in Miami – I've enjoyed racing on this circuit in recent years. The track is unique and the atmosphere is special, which makes the weekend even more interesting.

      I like the rhythm of the race track, and the sprint format only adds spice. There's no way to relax on weekends like this - qualifying starts right after a single practice session, so the challenge is to get the right settings right from the start."

      Gabriel Bortoleto: "I've never raced on the Miami circuit before, so I'm looking forward to this opportunity. This race weekend looks impressive on TV, and I'm happy to be in Miami for the first time.

      After the race in Jeddah, I had the opportunity to work on the simulator to get a better understanding of the track. Now I want to drive on a real racing circuit.

      I have a lot to do this weekend, because this is only my second stage with the sprint. I feel like I've prepared well and I'm focused on getting the most out of it."