Sauber’s 2015 F1 Driver Line-Up Brings a Combination of Talent and Sponsorship

The Sauber Formula One team has faced financial difficulties in recent years. Along with fellow independent teams like Force India and Lotus, the Swiss outfit has struggled with rising costs while continuing to receive a small piece of the F1 financial pie. For 2015, though, it appears their money troubles may be taken care of. Roger Benoit, of the Swiss newspaper Blick, is reporting that the team's all-new driver line-up will provide $50 million in funding this season—approximately half their 2014 budget. Coming off the worst season in the team's 22-year history—their first without scoring a point—Sauber are in need of a rebound. Yes, the team has taken on pay drivers, but this is not some Alex Yoong scheme, where a ...

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