The Sauber team ran into hydraulic problems at last weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix although, acccording to Technical Director Willy Rampf, significantly more positive results are expected for Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi from Round 2 in Australia.
"After our disappointing performance in Bahrain, we have to make up for a lot in Australia," Rampf said of the team which impressed many in off-season testing.
"We have analysed the data and drawn conclusions accordingly expect us to be significantly more competitive in Melbourne. The failures were caused by hydraulic leaks in both cases, but for different reasons. For both problems we will have solutions ready for the race.
"The Albert Park Circuit is a stop-and-go track, being very demanding on the brakes and requiring high brake stability as well. At the same time good traction is a must. You drive with maximum downforce.
At the beginning of the weekend the grip level is very low and then improves continuously; you have to make sure this development doesn't confuse your setup work and so you have to keep working in the right direction.
"I'm curious about how the tyres will be working. Last year the softer of the two compounds was degrading badly after just a few laps. This time Bridgestone is providing us with a harder compound, which naturally has an impact on the setup."
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