Overview

• Paul Aron will drive Sauber’s car in Free Practice 1 at both the British and Hungarian Grands Prix under a formal loan from Alpine.
• The cross-team agreement highlights a rare Formula 1 driver loan aimed at maximizing track time for emerging talent.
• Nico Hülkenberg, fresh off scoring points in three consecutive races since Barcelona, remains Sauber’s lead driver and technical mentor.
• Team principal Jonathan Wheatley praised Hülkenberg’s analytical insight, determination and calm approach for elevating car development.
• Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, who earned his first F1 points and Driver of the Day in Austria, has benefited from Hülkenberg’s hands-on guidance.