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Pedro & Kamui debut new Olympic sport: Synchronized Binning

In the qualifying weather lottery for the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps neither driver got any further than Q1. Kamui Kobayashi qualified 19th after he had gone into a gravel trap while on slicks. Pedro de la Rosa, also on dry tyres, ended up 22nd after crashing into a barrier.

Sauber hopes to continue strong run at legendary Spa

After the summer break Formula One returns to the longest circuit on the Grand Prix calendar: One lap stretches over seven kilometers on the challenging uphill and downhill track of Spa-Francorchamps, where the Belgian Grand Prix on 29th of August will be the 13th of 19 World Championship Rounds in 2010. Peter Sauber’s team wants to continue its positive trend.

Q and A with Kamui

Sauber ace Kamui Kobayashi spoke with Formula1,com ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

Bahi Motors offers discounted vehicle registration and interest free financing on select BMW models

Bahi Motors, the exclusive importer for BMW Group in Syria, is offering its customers discounted vehicle registration, interest free financing and service packages on select BMW models purchased during Ramadan.

Sauber making progress with 2011 budget amid TELMEX rumours

Peter Sauber sounded very optimistic of solving the team's sponsorship issues but nothing has been settled yet. "There is a good possibility for new partners and we are working very hard on that. "We're sure we will have more colour on the car next year. I don't know what basic colour - it depends on the sponsor."

Pedro and Kamui frustrated by traffic in Hockenheim

Despite suffering no technical problems and both drivers finishing the race, the team didn’t manage to score any more points at the German Grand Prix. Kamui Kobayashi finished 11th in Hockenheim, while Pedro de la Rosa came 14th.

Sauber seek solutions for tricky Hungaroring

Formula One has to earn its short summer break by having back-to-back-races: The pack travels from Hockenheim straight away to Budapest where the Hungarian Grand Prix will be taking place as early as next Sunday.

Double digit growth for BMW used car sales in Middle East

Sales across the Middle East for BMW Premium Selection, the company's pre-owned car programme, increased by 89% for January to June 2010, over the same period in 2009.

Sauber celebrates 40 years

This year Sauber Motorsport is celebrating 40 years in motor racing. Swiss businessman and team owner Peter Sauber reflects on some eventful times.