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Valtteri Bottas has stated that the Stake Formula 1 Team rebrand signals a “fresh start” for the squad ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 campaign.
The team formerly known as Alfa Romeo has rebranded as Stake following the departure of Alfa Romeo and in preparation for Audi’s entry in 2026. Despite the change in name, the team is still owned and operated by Sauber. The team unveiled its car for the upcoming season earlier this week. With an unchanged driver line-up of Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, Bottas believes the rebranding represents a fresh start and a new beginning for the team. The team aims to improve upon its disappointing performance in the previous season and target stronger results, aiming to be on the better side of the mid-pack.
