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Sauber F1 title partner Stake has been ordered to shut down its UK website by the government’s gambling commission.
Stake, the title partner of Sauber since last year, is facing criticism from the UK gambling commission due to a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing a pornographic actress alongside their logo. The commission has ordered Stake.uk.com to close next month, with its operator TGP Europe Limited having a history of fines from UK authorities. The recent investigation into the widely viewed video led to the decision to shut down the Stake website in Great Britain by March 11, 2025. Premier League club Everton, sponsored by Stake, will also be approached by the commission regarding the promotion of unlawful gambling websites. The future of Sauber’s partnership with Stake is uncertain, and it might lead to the removal of the logo from their cars during the British Grand Prix in July. Audi’s upcoming 2026 F1 debut following their takeover of Sauber implies that the Stake partnership will likely not extend beyond this season, with a new branding approach expected for the team.
