Beating Aston Martin makes “big difference” to 2023 F1 budget

The Swiss team secured the position in Abu Dhabi after finishing equal on points with Aston Martin, and winning on a countback of best individual race finish.

It was the best result in the standings for the Sauber-run operation since it finished sixth in 2012, and followed two eighth places and a ninth in the three years under the Alfa Romeo name.

With each position representing an estimated $10-12m of extra F1 prize income, the result will allow the team to push…