Sauber runs 'teaser' for big sponsor - report

Apr.13 (GMM) After Sergio Perez's surprise push for victory in Malaysia three weeks ago, things are looking bright on the Sauber balance-sheet.

The small Swiss team announced in Shanghai that it is continuing its deal to promote the North American country with colourful 'Visit Mexico' signage.

"We can assume that our good results in the first two Grands Prix have contributed to the renewing of the agreement," said team boss Peter Sauber.

Not only that, another big deal is on the way, according to the well-connected Swiss publication Blick.

During Friday practice in China, the C31 was bearing mysterious 'Out of the blue' signage on the engine cover.

It is a 'teaser', the newspaper revealed.

"A big sponsor will be announced in a few weeks," wrote the veteran correspondent Roger Benoit.

That is good financial news for Sauber, but Perez - who finished second three weeks ago at Sepang - is not getting carried away.

Sergio Perez, Sauber F1 Team walks the circuit

Photo by: xpb.cc

The Mexican was fourth in first practice in China.

"I think we are really realistic as a team," Perez is quoted by AFP news agency.

"I think in normal conditions this (second place) is not where we belong, we have to be very realistic and our target is still to score as many points as possible."