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Oddest ever team names in F1 from Antique Automobiles to Life
Two F1 teams have undergone rebrands for the upcoming 2024 season, with AlphaTauri becoming Visa Cash App RB and Sauber signing a title sponsorship with Stake and Kick. This has caused controversy, as some believe these changes are just a “branding exercise” for extra funds. Throughout F1’s history, there have been several odd team names, such as Antique Automobiles, a privateer team that rented cars from other teams and competed in 14 races, scoring three points. Another peculiar team was Clarke-Mordaunt-Guthrie-Durlacher, which entered the 1973 season but ended the year without scoring any points. These teams showcase the diverse and interesting names that have been part of F1 since its inception in 1950.
