In the opinion of the Swedish pilot, the fact that his current partner is moving to the top F1 team, says a lot about his own abilities.

Marcus Ericsson holds in Formula 1 fifth full season, but looks not so great as another Sauber pilot Charles Leclair. He, coming to the championship only this year, earned 15 points in the last Grand Prix against six from the Swede, leads in qualifying duels 12-3 and has already received an invitation to Ferrari for 2019.

Marcus himself has no contract for the next season, but the career success of the partner, according to the rider, is helping him. "The team did not set me any specific deadlines, but I understand that I must achieve results," he said, speaking of the possibility of continuing cooperation with Sauber. - And I feel that I could add over the past five or six stages. I earned more points than Charles [in the five races in front of Singapore], and Charles signed a multi-year agreement with Ferrari - I think that's about something says.

If I can continue to perform at this level or even better - this is exactly what I need. Enough for the extension of the contract or not, it's up to me not to decide. I just have to continue to attack and try to impress. "

He added: "The competition for places is now much higher than in the last few years. I think Kimi's invitation perfectly illustrates this.

Next year [in Sauber] there was only one vacancy, so I need to make a very serious impression and work with full dedication to prove my right to stay. Pressing is great, but I like it.

Usually I'm just doing my best race, feeling the pressure on my shoulders. So it does not bother me. "