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The identity of who will take the second seat at Stake for the 2025 F1 season has now been confirmed.
Stake F1 has confirmed Gabriel Bortoleto’s signing for the 2025 season, completing the all-new driver lineup alongside Nico Hulkenberg. Bortoleto, a member of McLaren’s Driver Development Programme, is currently leading the F2 championship. Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu make way for the new drivers, with Bottas likely returning to Mercedes as a reserve driver. Stake F1 is preparing to switch to Audi in 2026 with new technical regulations, marking a significant change for the team. Bortoleto expressed excitement about the project, aiming to grow and succeed in partnership with experienced driver Nico Hulkenberg. Audi’s CEO praised the signing as part of a generational shift in Formula 1, highlighting the team’s commitment to nurturing young talent.
