Marcus Ericsson says that he is pleased with Sauber’s straight-line speed in 2018, saying it is a big difference from last year. During the 2017 season, the Swiss team ran with year-old Ferrari power units, which damaged its chances of strong results.
However, it is now tied to a multi-year deal with Ferrari to run with up-to-date engines. Speaking about the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Ericsson said that it was encouraging to see the boost in power down the straights.
“Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon were not far ahead of us, but overtaking was a different story,” the Swedish driver said to Motorsport-Total.