FITTIPALDI IS SAUBER JUNIOR

Sauber has launched a new juniordriver programme, with reigning German Formula 4 champion

Theo Pourchaire, karters Emerson Fittipaldi Jr and Dexter Patterson, and Formula Renault Eurocup racer Petr Ptacek on its books. Pourchaire is racing in FIA F3 this year with ART, the team of Fred Vasseur, the principal of the Sauber-run Alfa F1 team. Scot Patterson will compete in Italian F4. Fittipaldi, 13, is the son of Emerson Sr, and uncle of Haas F1 test driver Pietro and Ferrari junior Enzo!