Sauber’s dramatic performance surge, culminating in Nico Hulkenberg’s Silverstone podium, stems from an unexpected floor upgrade. Sporting director Inaki Rueda confirms a three-step development package, starting in Barcelona, focused entirely on driveability, not just downforce. The team discovered a new avenue of development with the revised floor, allowing successive evolutions to make the car much more competitive in race trim.
This strategic shift has delivered immense results, with Sauber scoring 35 points in the last four Grands Prix – six more than Red Bull in that span. They've rocketed past Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, and Racing Bulls into sixth in the Constructors' Championship. While the new floor has been a revelation, Rueda suggests major experimentation will likely cease. The team must now balance any minor refinements against prioritizing development for their 2026 transformation into the Audi works entry.
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