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Nasr sure Sauber will improve
Felipe Nasr is confident Sauber will provide a competitive car for his F1 debut next year.
Nasr has combined a GP2 campaign with first practice runs in the Williams this year, but has secured a full racing season with Sauber in 2015. The deal comes at a time when the team is struggling financially and has not scored a point in 17 races this year.
However, Nasr believes Sauber will provide the perfect environment for his debut season next year and said it was the best option for him and his backers Banco do Brasil.
"I talked to many other teams, not only Sauber but all the other teams that had a seat available," Nasr said. "We came together with Sauber and I think it was the right time to do it.
"There was a lot of waiting at other teams and there's so much to go around. It's not only about having a good car, it's the whole package and Sauber seemed to offer the best one."
Asked whether he was concerned about joining a struggling team, Nasr said: "I have to say they have had a difficult year, but I believe there will be some improvement from the team next year. I think Formula One is not only worried with Sauber but all the teams that have been struggling financially. I just feel I'm in the right place to start my career in Formula One and I can't wait for everything to start.
"Technically speaking we know Sauber still has to improve. I think from one year to another things will change and I believe they will change for the better. In all areas, the engine side, the car being in a better way and more developed, I'm expecting them to improve in all areas."
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