Sauber is yet another team considering removing the F-duct system from its car for the forthcoming Italian grand prix.<\/p>\n
McLaren intends to have a non-F-duct rear wing and engine cover at Monza next weekend, with simulations showing that weight saving and aerodynamic efficiency could mean a conventional setup is the more competitive option for the high speed circuit.<\/p>\n
Robert Kubica has also hinted that his Renault will not have an F-duct at the Autodromo Nazionale, even though Ferrari’s Stefano Domenicali indicated that the F10 will still be running the device at Monza.<\/p>\n
It has now emerged that Sauber could be yet another team contemplating its F-duct options for Italy.<\/p>\n
“We will have the option to take off the F-duct,” said the Swiss team’s new technical director James Key.<\/p>\n
“We will only make the final decision at the track,” he added in an interview with Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport.<\/p>\n
Key also said Sauber is already working on the 2011 car at its Hinwil base.<\/p>\n
“There are some areas of the regulations that are not yet 100 per cent clear, such as the functionality of the (adjustable) rear wing.<\/p>\n
“But there is already enough for the teams to move forward with the development for next year,” he revealed.<\/p>\n
Key also said he is confident about Sauber’s financial situation for 2011 and beyond.<\/p>\n
“That is not my area, but I have no great concerns,” he said.<\/p>\n
“I know we are actively working on it and that at Spa we were able to show a new logo on the rear wing.<\/p>\n
“The direction is positive.\u00a0 With the improvement of the car, we have shown what we are capable of.\u00a0 If we can maintain that, I expect a further step forward next year.<\/p>\n
“I am planning for the long term with Sauber,” added Key.<\/p>\n
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