The Force India/Sauber rivalry has quietly been simmering under the last few seasons that have been headlined by ridiculous winning percentages and 4 straight championships all dominated by one. Now, it's no Ferrari v McLaren circa 2007/8 but it is very important in terms of the lead of the middle of the pack. Hulk went back and forth between he two, but which team is best and particluarly, which will be strongest in 2014?
Well, lets just analyse some stats:
Championship points (since F.I became a team in 2009)
2009
BMW Sauber: 36
Force India: 13
2010
Force India: 68
Sauber: 44
2011
Force India:69
Sauber: 44
2012
Sauber: 126
Force India: 109
2013
Force India: 77
Sauber: 57
Times won
Force India 3
Sauber 2
*Fun Fact: Sauber and Force India have always been one place apart since F.I's first year.
Average points gain:
Sauber: 9.5
Force India: 16
Advantages of
Sauber: If Sergio Sirotkin gains his super license, they will get the money he brings along. They are also in talks with Marussia over having a merger, and even though Marussia doesn't have much, they are still talented, hungry guys.
Force India: They pick drivers based on skill not money, so they have a better chance of going farther up in the Constructors Championship. Also they won last year's battle, setting them up well for next year.
Overall:
Force India: 2/4 Sauber: 2/4
Tie-breaker: I think personally that Sauber might beat Force India in 2014, but considering Force's average points gain and them winning the fight last year, I'd have to give this one to Force India.
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