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This animation shows the CFD simulation of a car facing wind from the left. The car itself is basically stationary (no forward movement), but spinning around its center. This study was part of a safety check when regulations changed to ensure that the car wouldn’t lift from the ground even when out of control.

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CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) is a great tool which is not only used for aerodynamic research, but also for simulations of all kinds of fluids in the race cars. Different from the wind tunnel, CFD also allows to calculate and simulate temperatures. The two complement each other perfectly.

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Nico Hülkenberg and Esteban Gutierrez can’t wait to drive the C32 around one of the oldest tracks on the calendar.

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Then there’s plenty of time! Grab your phone, hit the record button and send a short video with your question to AskTheDriver@sauber-motorsport.com – it’s not rocket science and it’s great fun!

Does Nico have a girlfriend and, if so, how often does he see her?

Is Esteban’s left leg more articulated than his right leg because of braking?

Which button on the steering wheel does Nico use most often during a race?

What are Esteban’s tips for young promising drivers?

You must have thousands of questions like these… So get up from your comfy couch and send them to us. With a tiny bit of luck your question will be picked and answered in one of our Race Preview videos!

Yours, Sauber F1 Team

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The Sauber F1 Team looks forward to the Monaco Grand Prix. After the upgrades the team took to Barcelona were a step in the right direction, further updates will follow in Monaco…

Nico Hülkenberg (car number 11):
“…This is a great challenge between me, the car and the track, and I always have a lot of fun driving there. In terms of performance, I’m quite positive. We’ve seen that the softer tyre compounds suit us quite well, which gives me confidence we’ll have a good weekend.”

Esteban Gutierrez (car number 12):
“…It’s a high down force track with a lot of slow corners, and management of the rear tyres will be crucial. After the positive race in Barcelona, I am focusing on building on my performance there.”

Tom McCullough, Head of Track Engineering:
“…For Esteban it will be his first experience in a F1 car in Monaco, but his GP2 experience has given him a good reference. This will be the first race of the season where we use both the soft and super-soft tyres. We have some further updated aero parts to add to the package we took to Barcelona…”

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Die komplette Vorschau gibt’s auf www.sauberf1team.com

Das Sauber F1 Team reist vorsichtig optimistisch zum Grossen Preis von Monaco in das Fürstentum. Nachdem die Modifikationen in Barcelona ein Schritt in die richtige Richtung waren, folgen nun zusätzliche Entwicklungsteile…

Nico Hülkenberg (Startnummer 11):
„…Ich finde das eine tolle Herausforderung zwischen mir, dem Auto und der Strecke und habe dort immer extrem viel Spass. Was unsere Performance angeht, bin ich recht optimistisch. Bisher hat man gesehen, dass uns die weicheren Reifenmischungen ganz gut liegen. Das stimmt mich positiv, dass wir ein gutes Wochenende haben werden.“

Esteban Gutiérrez (Startnummer 12):
„…Die Strecke hat viele langsame Kurven, deshalb wird das Reifenmanagement besonders wichtig sein, insbesondere die Hinterreifen werden stark belastet. Ich werde mich dieses Wochenende darauf fokussieren, auf das gute Rennen in Barcelona aufzubauen.“

Tom McCullough, Leitender Ingenieur an der Rennstrecke:
„…Esteban wird dort das erste Mal in einem Formel 1-Auto fahren, aber seine Erfahrungen in der GP2 werden eine gute Referenz sein. Es wird das erste Rennen sein, in dem uns Pirelli die weiche und super weiche Reifenmischung zur Verfügung stellt. Zusätzlich zu den Modifikationen, die wir in Barcelona hatten, werden wir weitere Aeroteile mit nach Monaco bringen…“

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El mexicano firmó una buena actuación en España que ha agradado a su escudería

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Einsteigen, bitte! Fahre am 8. September gemeinsam mit dem Sauber F1 Team und anderen Fans im Sauber F1 Team Extrazug der SBB vom Zürcher Hauptbahnhof direkt an das Rennen in Monza und erlebe das Rennen live vor Ort zusammen mit Mitarbeitern und Sauber F1 Team Fans.

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Fotos der letzten Fanreise an das Rennen in Hockenheim 2012 gibt’s hier: http://tinyurl.com/FanTripPhotos

Euer Sauber F1 Team

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Everyone aboard, please! – And for anyone from London: Mind the gap!

Join the Sauber F1 Team and other fans on board of SBB’s Sauber F1 Team special train from Zurich main station directly to the race in Monza on 8th September and experience the race together with team staff and a bunch of Sauber F1 Team fans.

Register now: http://tinyurl.com/SauberFanTrip

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Photos of the 2012 fan trip to Hockenheim: http://tinyurl.com/FanTripPhotos

Yours, Sauber F1 Team

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El piloto regiomontano ya sabe lo que es ser líder de una carrera de Fórmula Uno y ahora se enfoca en seguir con su desarrollo en la máxima categoría del automovilismo

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May the Blue Flag fly high in Amsterdam!

This time, Esteban Gutiérrez talks about the team radio. The Sauber F1 Team uses a system by Riedel Communications (see www.riedel.net for more infos).

Riedel provides the most pioneering real-time networks for video, audio and communications for broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports, theatre and security applications worldwide.

The company delivers the entire data and radio communications solution for the Sauber F1 Team at the race track, integrating both wireless and wired digital intercom systems.

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Yours, Sauber F1 Team

Esteban Gutiérrez hizo su mejor carrera de Fórmula Uno en su año de debut en la máxima categoría mundial del automovilismo

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The wait is finally over and the new 2013 merchandise collection of the Sauber F1 Team is now available online as well as at the race track.

Ya puedes adquirir la mercancía de Sauber y Esteban Gutiérrez a través de la tienda en línea de la escudería.

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No hubo puntos que sumar, pero en el GP de España, Esteban Gutiérrez ganó mucho en confianza, respeto y seguridad

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Esteban made himself a place in the history books by being the second youngest driver to register the fastest lap of a race with a lap time of 1:26.217. Back in 2006, Nico Rosberg did the fastest la in Bahrain at age 20

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