Kobayashi first to drive Sauber C30

Sauber told GPUpdate.net that Kamui Kobayashi will be the first driver to pilot this year's new C30, with the Japanese set to debut the Ferrari-powered car in a Valencia filming day before kicking off official Formula 1 testing 24 hours later.

When in communication with GPUpdate.net on Monday afternoon, the Swiss team also noted that F1 newcomer Sergio Perez of Mexico will be enjoying two full days of running at the opening test.

Sauber's Valencia test line-up is as follows:

Tuesday 1 February Kamui Kobayashi
Wednesday 2 February Sergio Perez
Thursday 3 February Sergio Perez