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Sauber drivers confident ahead of Spa

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Sauber's drivers expect the C31 to suit Spa-Francorchamps © Sutton Images
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Sauber's drivers Sergio Perez and Kamui Kobayashi are both expecting to have strong races at next weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

The Sauber has shown flashes of very strong pace this year and both drivers are confident that the characteristics of the fast and flowing Spa-Francorchamps circuit will be a good match for the C31.

"I believe the fast circuit in the Ardennes will suit our car," Perez said. "We should get everything right there and make sure we start into a productive second part of the season. Last year I qualified ninth there, but retired in the race. In what will be my second Formula One Grand Prix in Spa I want to at least score points."

Kobayashi, who said over the break that he is targeting his first podium in the second half of the season, is also upbeat about Sauber's chances.

"I'm confident we can be very competitive under all kinds of conditions in Spa because the characteristics of this track with its fast corners should suit our car. I'm really looking forward to this race."

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