Stake F1 has launched its first car in a striking black and green livery since joining the sport from Sauber.
The Hinwil-based team's new title sponsor, Full Name Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, unveiled its new livery at a lavish launch event in London on Monday night for the next two seasons until it becomes an Audi factory team. announced.
This comes on the heels of Williams' own announcement earlier on Monday that four 2024 F1 liveries have been unveiled around the world for everyone to see.
Launch of first stakes F1 livery after sponsorship deal with Sauber
Over the winter, music superstar Drake was asked to tease out the team's new name, and expectations were high as to what their new car would look like after taking over Sauber naming rights from Alfa Romeo.
However, they have work to do if they are to improve their on-track fortunes, having only scored 16 points last season and languished in ninth place in the constructors' championship.
Valtteri Bottas enters his third season together as team-mates and will be hoping for a marked improvement in his fortunes as he looks to move up on the field.
Team principal Alessandro Arunni Bravi admitted that changes may not come soon, but he is hopeful for a better year with the C44.
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“Just because we're at the beginning of this new era doesn't mean we're going to perform better right away, but everything we've done this winter makes us optimistic that we can take a step forward,” he said. Told.
“We have worked hard under the direction of our new technical director, James Key, to develop the project and the car in all areas, making more extreme decisions and trying to improve every detail. is.
“The new technical group has taken a step forward. But at the same time we are also realistic. We need to look at what other teams, our competitors, have done during the winter.
“We know that we are improving and we will soon find out if this improvement is enough to fight for a better position.
“We have worked hard and will continue to work hard to improve the team structure, improve the car and develop all the tools at our disposal.”
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