Sauber are part of a significant change in the Constructors’ Championship after Monza, with the Swiss team falling behind Force India for sixth place overall. As Paul di Resta racked up another points finish in eighth, both Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Pérez pulled off the circuit.
“Despite our poor grid positions, we were doing well in the race, but then both of us retired and that is tough,” the Mexican began. “I started 15th and our race strategy was to do a very long stint on the harder tyres - the Medium compound - and in the end only a short stint on the Soft tyres.
“From Lap 20 I had been in seventh. I had a gap in front and one behind, so it all looked good, but then first of all I could not use third gear and then after that couldn’t shift in any gear. We missed a great opportunity to score points today.”
“This is, of course, disappointing for everybody,” added his Japanese team-mate. “I had no power anymore no matter which gear I selected. Until then it had been quite an exciting and difficult race for me.
“After the accident at Turn 1, everybody tried to stop so as not to run into the accident. I touched the car which braked in front of me. Not only did my front wing come lose, but I also damaged a tyre and therefore I had to change to a set of used Soft tyres. Because of this our strategy was ruined, but I was still very confident about scoring points today. It is a true shame.”
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| Pos. | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  S. Vettel | Red Bull | 1:20:46.172 |
| 2. | J. Button | McLaren | +9.590 |
| 3. | F. Alonso | Ferrari | +16.909 |
| 4. | L. Hamilton | McLaren | +17.417 |
| 5. | M. Schumacher | Mercedes | +32.677 |
| 6. | F. Massa | Ferrari | +42.993 |
| 7. | J. Alguersuari | Toro Rosso | +1 Lap |
| 8. | P. di Resta | Force India | +1 Lap |
| 9. | B. Senna | Lotus Renault | +1 Lap |
| 10. | S. Buemi | Toro Rosso | +1 Lap |
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