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Sauber chief expects strong weekend in Germany

In addition to the new rear bodywork which was used for the first time at Silverstone, the Sauber Petronas C23 will have further refined aerodynamics for the 12th round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim on 25 July.

"Hockenheim is another high downforce track, but because the surface is quite benign we can use relatively soft tyre compounds," explained the team's Technical Director, Willy Rampf. "All the corners are low- and medium-speed, so you need a well balanced car and good traction. There is the long, curving back straight which is followed by a very tight right-handed corner. This is the best potential overtaking point, so the driver needs good brake stability there."

"After our very strong performance in Silverstone, which was very gratifying, we have been back into the wind tunnel at Hinwil to fine tune and optimise our aerodynamic package for this race and we will run a similar set-up with small refinements," he added. "I think that Hockenheim will be a good track for us because the character of our aero package should suit it well. If we can run as strongly as at Silverstone, I am optimistic that we will be doing well this weekend."

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