The Pinnacle of Global Motorsport
We’ve officially partnered with Stake F1 team KICK Sauber to bring our history of high performance to the pinnacle of global motorsport. Being a brand that is synonymous with performance fuels, supporting many US racing bodies, Sunoco is reentering the world of F1 after an almost 50-year hiatus.
Sunoco's History in F1
Sunoco’s history in F1 dates back to the 1970s, partnering with Penske and driver Mark Donohue for three races. In a groundbreaking and experimental era of F1, Donohue put this car on the map. Sunoco supported this team and driver in F1, Can-Am, sports cars, Trans-Am, and the NASCAR Cup Series. F1 looks a lot different 50 years later as Sunoco becomes an Official Partner of Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber.
The 2025 Sauber C45 Race Car
The Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber revealed its 2025 Formula One car, the C45, at the F1 75 Live event on February 18, 2025. Sporting a sleek black and green livery, the C45 builds on the late-season upgrades of the C44, incorporating enhancements to aerodynamics, suspension, and the cooling system.
Behind the Wheel
Nico Hulkenberg
With nearly 250 Grands Prix under his belt, Nico Hulkenberg is one of the most experienced drivers in Formula One. His talent, honed in Formula One, has also been on full display in other series as he secured victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Porsche factory team in 2015, adding to an already impressive record of winning every single-seater championship he competed in on his way to the pinnacle of motorsport.
| Team | Kick Sauber |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Points | 577 |
| Grands Prix entered | 233 |
| World Championships | 0 |
| Highest race finish | 4 (x3) |
| Highest grid position | 1 |
| Date of birth | 08/19/1987 |
| Place of birth | Emmerich am Rhein, Germany |
Gabriel Bortoleto
Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto will be tackling his first full season in the Formula One World Championship in 2025 - and he is certainly one of the most promising rookies making their debut this season: the 2024 FIA Rookie of the Year has managed to win back-to-back titles in Formula 3 and Formula 2 in his first year in each series, with only three other drivers having achieved this feat before him.
| Team | Kick Sauber |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Grands Prix entered | 6 |
| World Championships | 0 |
| Highest race finish | 14 (x1) |
| Highest grid position | 13 |
| Date of birth | 10/14/2004 |
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
The Complete 2025 F1 Season Schedule
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