By SAUBER PETRONAS
July 20 2005

Team SAUBER PETRONAS is confident that last week's test at Silverstone has improved the C24 for this weekend's German Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring.
Willy Rampf (Technical Director):

"Hockenheim comprises mainly low- and medium-speed curves which require maximum downforce. In some ways it is quite similar to Magny-Cours, and the surface is quite smooth so tyre degradation is not a serious issue. That means we can use softer tyre compounds. The long, curving back straight ends in the tight hairpin right-hander which represents the best overtaking opportunity, but because of the speeds involved you need good brake performance and stability there, and good traction on the exit.

"On Saturday at Silverstone we introduced a new front wing, which proved promising in the race with the set-up that Felipe had on his C24. We have since tested it further at Jerez last week, and it is a definite step forward that we have every intention of exploiting further at Hockenheim this weekend."

SAUBER PETRONAS - Prior Results at Hockenheimring, Germany:

• Starts: 24 (1993 - 2004)
• Finishes: 12 (50.0 %)
• Best Finish: 5th, Jean Christophe Bullion, 1995 & Mika Salo, 2000
• Average Finish: 8.25
• Best Qualifying: 7th, Nick Heidfeld, 2001
• Average Qualifying: 13.6