5 talking points of the Japanese GP

Sauber-Sauber doing it right

Esteban Gutierrez shared the honors with his teammate Nico Hulkenberg as the Mexican finished in the points for the first time

Nico Hulkenberg the flag bearer of the Sauber resurgence carried forward his brilliant performance with a sixth place finish. But what added to the celebrations in the Sauber garage was rookie Esteban Guitierrez making it a double finish in the points with a highly commendable seventh place.

It was a measured drive from the Mexican driver (his first point earning finish of the year and his short career) having to defend himself from Rosberg in the Mercedes in the final laps of the race. The double point finish at The Japanese GP meant Sauber moved ahead of Toro Rosso in the Constructor’s tally and Force India could be a realistic target with four races left and both potentially points earning cars in the fray.