Positive balance for Sauber in Monte Carlo

The first free practices of Monaco GP they didn't smile Clean that he saw Nico Hulkenberg finish the two sessions 14th and 13th respectively, while Esteban Gutierrez 16th and 15th.

The two pilots, however, said they were satisfied at the end of the day. “We respected the program without problems as we had set, so the balance is positive”, commented Hulkenberg.

“The balance of the car improved in the second session. We know the track will improve and we will go faster and faster throughout the weekend. We have collected a lot of data and there is room for improvement”, concluded the German driver.

These words are echoed by those of Gutierrez who appeared confident: “It was a positive day in many respects. The track is narrow and bumpy so it wasn't easy to read the car in the first session, but we were able to improve in the second free practices."

“The gap to the leaders is notable and we need to be faster in qualifying – he continued -. However, I felt comfortable today and we will continue to push to the limit.".

Lorenza Teti