Team owner Peter Sauber (centre) with drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi

"Peter Sauber has done a reasonable job after he took over the ashes of the BMW team and the Swiss built himself a solid outfit.

"People have questioned whether they have enough funding and the team did lose some key sponsorship but there has been enough.

"Sauber switched Pedro de la Rosa for Nick Heidfeld with five races to go and will have Mexican Sergio Perez in the seat next year.

"If I was to give vote to the most improved driver it would be a toss up between Mark Webber and Kamui Kobayashi.

"Kobayashi is a complete breath of fresh air, he's carefree, cool, adventurous and daring. He's just great to watch and I want to see how he will develop."

What is F1's biggest challenge?

To deliver the show that the fans want to see.

Does F1 need road-car manufacturers?

Yes, If not with their own team then as an engine supplier.

Will having more teams on the grid make F1 more competitive?

If the new teams are competitive, then yes.

BMW SAUBER FACTS AND STATS Nationality: Swiss Headquarters: Hinwil (Switzerland) Debut season: 1993 Drivers: Pedro de la Rosa Nick Heidfeld Kamui Kobayashi Team principal: Peter Sauber Technical co-ordinator: Willy Rampf (James Key from April) Engine: Ferrari V8 2009 position: 6th Constructors' titles 0

Will non-refuelling change Formula 1 for the better or worse?

We will know after the overseas races.

The best piece of advice I have ever given a driver is...

I can't remember - this means that whatever my advice was, it was maybe not so impressive.

The best piece of advice I have ever received is...

Stay as you are.

Are you a wheeler-dealer or a techie?

I am team principal, entrepreneur, I drove races myself and I built cars. This is a quite unique combination.

What was your first paid job?

I worked in the factory of my dad and earned my first Swiss francs.

What time do you set your alarm clock for?

0630.

Can you explain your team's philosophy in three words?

Motivated, efficient, long tradition.

What is special about Sauber?

It's the fact that the team is based in Switzerland, and it has been successful for 40 years.

Why should people support Sauber?

It's a friendly, but serious team which had good success without making much noise away from the track. The team has nurtured young talent and brought some great names into Formula 1.

What is the most difficult thing about being a team boss?

If you leave money aside, which is important in Formula 1, then it's about getting the right people. The people are the most important asset in Formula 1.

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