Sauber has confirmed that it will no longer participate in the post-Spanish Grand Prix test, meaning it will be the only team not present during the two-day session.
There are two in-season tests scheduled this season, with one following the British GP later in the year. Participation isn't mandatory, but most teams use the opportunity to test new developments for the European-leg of the season.
According to the team, they won't be introducing an upgrade for the Spanish GP and they can't fulfil the requirement to run a young driver who has not started more than two grands prix on at least two of the four days of in-season testing.
"Quick news: We cancelled the first in-season test in BCN [Barcelona]. There are two reasons: 1. We will not introduce a car update at the Spanish GP. 2. We do not have a young/test driver available that fulfills the requirements," the tea, confirmed via Twitter.
The Swiss team are facing a difficult season with well-documented financial troubles leading to late staff wages and a lack of car development, with the C35 near-identical to that used during pre-season testing.
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