Sauber became the sixth Formula 1 team to unveil its car for the 2012 season when the wraps came off the new Ferrari-powered C31.

The Swiss-based outfit announced last Friday that Key was leaving to take a job in Britain with an unspecified employer.

“I think we have a strong team,” said Mexican Perez. “James was a key person, a good leader but I think we have very good people at the team who can handle the job and the team will be together.

“I am very confident the team will be very strong,” added Perez, looking forward to his second full season.

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