2025 United States Grand Prix: Preview
Hinwil, 14 October 2025 – Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber heads to Texas, ready to take on another Sprint weekend at the Circuit of the Americas. The team comes to Austin looking to bounce back after a tough race in Singapore, for a place in the top ten. The Sprint format offers more opportunities to score points, so a strong start in every session will be crucial. With Austin’s energetic atmosphere and the championship heading into its final six races, the team is ready to give everything and make the most of every opportunity.
Team Quotes
Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal: “We head to Austin knowing there are still plenty of opportunities for us in the final stretch of the season. After a tough weekend in Singapore, the team is raring to go again and is fully focused on delivering a strong performance. The Circuit of The Americas can be a challenge, with a bumpy surface and lots of wind exposure, so once again attention to detail and a strong execution will be key: the small margins are what will make the difference, especially in the midfield. The Sprint format gives us extra chances to test ourselves, and we as a team are determined to make the most of every opening, pushing to achieve the best possible result.”
Nico Hulkenberg (car number 27): “Austin is always a highlight, one of my favourites on the calendar. The atmosphere, the fans, the track: it’s all good fun and it’s overall a great week. After some up’s and down’s in Singapore, we reset and put everything behind us, looking to extract everything from the car. The Sprint format gives us less time to get everything together, but it’s the same for everyone, and we’ll be pushing to make every lap count, putting ourselves in a good place for both the Sprint and the main race.”
Gabriel Bortoleto (car number 5): “I’m really looking forward to racing in Austin: it’s one of those circuits you always hear good things about, and I’ve been preparing for it at the sim. We’ve done our homework since Singapore, and we are prepared for the upcoming weekend. Of course, we’ll need to make the most of the single practice session to get familiar with the track and fine tune our car, but if we stay sharp and take our chances, I am confident we can put together a decent performance.”