That choice was made by Red Bull and McLaren when the current regulations were introduced in 2022, and new Sauber technical director James Key was still working at the latter team.
The success of Red Bull’s RB18 and RB19 models and McLaren’s surge in form last year inevitably led other teams to examine the option, and Sauber has decided to take the pull-rod route in search of an aerodynamic benefit, in conjunction with a totally new bodywork package.
Key, who started work at Sauber in September, says that the C44 has little in common with its disappointing predecessor.
“It is virtually a completely new car, with a few carry-over areas at the rear of the car,” said Key.
“The team had to take an ambitious direction well before I joined. There are many mechanical changes, some of which you can't see at all, but some are very visible.
“The front suspension is completely new, a tough and ambitious project for a team of our size.
“There are many aerodynamic changes, of course, as would be expected given that this remains the primary area of development - so, overall, the car will really look quite different to last year's car.
“We took a lot of new, exciting directions, all of which appear to hold quite a bit of potential, so we're looking forward to seeing them on track.”
Source: Autosport