2025 Sauber C45

The covers are off, the spotlights are on; Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber presented the look and feel of its 2025 challenger in front of 14,000 fans attending F175 LIVE, Formula One's historic joint car launch celebrating the sport's 75th anniversary. Únveiled at the O2 Arena in London, the car and its brand-new livery made an entrance fitting of its bold identity. There was no mistaking it—the trademark black and green, standing out under the spotlights, is here to make a statement. As the team's new driver pairing, Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, were joined by Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technical Officer, Mattia Binotto, on stage, the message was clear: this car is built to grind, to hustle, as the team is united to push forward in one of the most competitive grids in Formula One history.

The C45, which will take to the track in next week's Bahrain Pre-Season Test, is the result of months of relentless development back at the team's base in Hinwil, Switzerland, a machine designed to not just look aggressive on track, but to deliver where it matters. The engineering team, led by Technical Director, James Key, has left no stone unturned in the pursuit of performance, aiming to pick up things where they were left off in Abu Dhabi at the end of last season. The C45 is a statement of intent, an aggressive leap aimed to land the team into the midfield battle, a car built to fight harder, push further, and take every opportunity that comes its way.

The C45 is a combination of evolution and revolution and a testament to the hard work of countless individuals throughout the season and over the winter period. Development efforts in this final year of the current regulations focused on a fully re-engineered aerodynamic package, alongside mechanical refinements underneath the bodywork including an optimised cooling system and a new front and rear suspension architecture. Sporting an improved, sleek livery featuring its now signature black and green, the C45 is designed to grab attention both on and off the track.

Following testing in Bahrain, the 2025 Formula One World Championship officially kicks off in Melbourne on 16 March. With an exciting new driver pairing and a brand-new challenger with a bold look, Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber is ready to take on the challenge of the upcoming new season.

Source - Sauber