Nico Hulkenberg believes Sauber's tie-up with new Russian backers was needed after recent financial worries.Sauber announced earlier this week that it was entering a partnership with a trio of Russian companies, in a move that it hopes will secure its long-term future.Hulkenberg, who spoke recently of the difficult situation the...

Sauber team officials believe the Swiss F1 team could be on the verge of an upswing in form over the second half of the season.After an encouraging performance in the German Grand Prix, where Nico Hulkenberg delivered a second consecutive point-scoring finish, team members think they are finally getting to...