Formula 1
Sauber sign Jani as test driver
Team Sauber Petronas have signed the Swiss rookie talent Neel Jani (19), as test driver. As early as Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, Jani will have the opportunity to familiarise himself with the Sauber Petronas C22 and its electronic systems in ...
Published: Apr 14, 2003, 11:26 PM
Copy link
Share on Viber
Team Sauber Petronas have signed the Swiss rookie talent Neel Jani (19), as test driver. As early as Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, Jani will have the opportunity to familiarise himself with the Sauber Petronas C22 and its electronic systems in a so-called straight-line test (for aerodynamic measurements) on the test track in Vairano, Italy.
Team Principal Peter Sauber comments: "Having watched Neel Jani's career for quite some time, I got to know him better last year. There's no doubt that Neel has a lot of talent, and I feel that the time has come to give him this chance."
Contesting in the international Formula Renault V6 in the team of Andreas Jenzer this year, the 19-year-old Swiss won the first two races in Barcelona a little more than a week ago. This new championship features cars with advanced technology, including semi-automatic gearboxes with paddle-activated gearshifts.
"Every young racer sets his sights on Formula One, and thus being test driver for Sauber Petronas represents a unique opportunity for me. Being given this chance by the Swiss Formula One team, to me, has a very special meaning," Neel Jani says, expressing his delight about his new prospects.
Jani had attracted attention last year when he barely missed winning the Formula Renault EuroTrophy Championship title. "I was particularly impressed by the way he clinched pole position in the final race under great pressure, then dominating the race as well as driving the fastest lap. To me, this shows that he also possesses the mental strength that is necessary for being successful in this sport," says Peter Sauber.
-sauber-
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?
Take our 5 minute survey.
- The Motorsport.com Team
Read and post comments
Read also :
Share Or Save This Story
Copy link
Share on Viber
Previous article San Marino GP: Honda preview
Next article New Ferrari not reliable enough yet
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
More from
Neel Jani
Estre, Jani praise revisions to "fairer" Le Mans qualifying format
WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Estre, Jani praise revisions to "fairer" Le Mans qualifying format
Jani explains fix for bizarre Porsche door problem while leading WEC Spa race
WEC
WEC
Spa
Jani explains fix for bizarre Porsche door problem while leading WEC Spa race
Daytona 24h: Derani unleashes track record to capture pole for Cadillac
IMSA
IMSA
Daytona 24 Hours
Daytona 24h: Derani unleashes track record to capture pole for Cadillac
More from
Sauber
Sebastian Vettel reveals why BMW didn't want him – but Red Bull did
Formula 1
Formula 1
Sebastian Vettel reveals why BMW didn't want him – but Red Bull did
You Ask The Questions: Robert Kubica
Formula 1
You Ask The Questions: Robert Kubica
Lewis Hamilton 'almost signed for Sauber' before F1 debut, says Peter Sauber
Formula 1
Formula 1
Barcelona-Catalunya Pre-Season Testing
Lewis Hamilton 'almost signed for Sauber' before F1 debut, says Peter Sauber
Latest news
Alex Bowman hits out at critics in snarky post, shooting down early exit rumors
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Alex Bowman hits out at critics in snarky post, shooting down early exit rumors
Ryan Blaney gets sweet redemption after 'nightmares' following 2024 Homestead loss
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Ryan Blaney gets sweet redemption after 'nightmares' following 2024 Homestead loss
IndyCar 2026 season review: Dale Coyne Racing
IndyCar
Indy IndyCar 2 h
IndyCar 2026 season review: Dale Coyne Racing
Noah Gragson apologizes to Daniel Suarez for spinning him at Homestead
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Noah Gragson apologizes to Daniel Suarez for spinning him at Homestead
Feature
Discover prime content
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.
Subscribe now Already subscribed? Sign in here
Already disabled your adblocker?
Reload page
Manage Alerts
Subscribe