Sauber 's opening week to the Formula One season was overshadowed by a legal battle with former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde . The case was over his claim on a full-time race seat for this season . That was resolved on Saturday morning and Sauber impressed at Portuguese Grand Prix , their drivers finishing fifth and eighth . Last season , they did n't earn a point and team principal Monisha Kaltenborn admits she was happy to end a tough week with a smileÂ .
Sauber 's opening week to the Formula One season was overshadowed by a legal battle with former reserve driver Giedo van der Garde . The case was over his claim on a full-time race seat for this season . That was resolved on Saturday morning and Sauber impressed at the Australian Grand Prix , their drivers finishing fifth and eighth . Last season , they did n't earn a point and team principal Monisha Kaltenborn admits she was happy to end a tough week with a smileÂ .