The C9 was a development of Sauber's previous C8 design, retaining a monocoque that largely consisted of aluminium, although considerably stiffer and with numerous other improvements. My aim is that he will end up being proud of me as well.The Sauber C9 (later named the Sauber Mercedes C9 or Mercedes-Benz C9) is a Group C prototype race car introduced in 1987 as a continuation of the partnership between Sauber as a constructor and Mercedes-Benz as an engine builder for the World Sportscar Championship. Kobayashi, who made his Formula 1 debut late last year with Toyota, added: 'I'm very proud that Peter Sauber has shown so much faith in me and I'm determined not to disappoint him. At the same time, though, I've learned a lot technically and on the systems side, and now I want to bring that knowledge to the team.' 'I've really missed the competition out on the track. 'At last I can feel like a proper racing driver again,' he said. Sauber's car retains similar colours to those used during the BMW era, but with more white space due to the lack of sponsors.ĭe la Rosa returns to racing after seven years as McLaren's test driver.

Young Kamui also has a lot to offer us, and last year he impressed me particularly in Abu Dhabi.' 'Pedro has been working at the highest level technically for many years and for a top team, and we can benefit as a team from this experience. We have a long tradition of bringing together an up-and-coming youngster and an experienced campaigner as a driver combination - and it's an approach that has brought us a lot of success. 'The technical preparation of the 2010 car has continued uninterrupted and according to plan since the spring of 2009, despite all the turmoil.

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