close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB ES-MX US
F1 team announce ANOTHER name change after fan ridicule

F1 team announce ANOTHER name change after fan ridicule

F1 team announce ANOTHER name change after fan ridicule

F1 team announce ANOTHER name change after fan ridicule

Sauber Formula 1 team have teased another name change after they faced public backlash to their big reveal last week.

After five years competing as Alfa Romeo, the Sauber group revealed last week that their new team name was to be Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber.

And it is safe to say that F1 fans were not overly enamoured with the new identity, subsequently labelled as the 'worst name in history'.

READ MORE: F1 chief addresses Audi concerns over 'lack of communication'

Yet it now appears that there is a twist in the tale, with the F1 team taking to social media to release a statement that hinted at a second name change in as many weeks.

Alfa Romeo are due to end their partnership with Sauber
Alfa Romeo had seemingly rebranded as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber

Alfa Romeo tease second name change

The statement, accompanied with the caption 'If you think you already know, think again...' read: "It seems our recently released team name has been getting a lot of attention...

"While we're not ready to unveil the final result yet, we are aware of what's at stake.

"Rest assured, we're on a mission to unleash the most exciting team identity this team has ever seen.

"Gone are the days of the short and sweet. We're cooking up a feast."

The caption also confirmed that an announcement would be made on January 1.

Whatever name the team eventually end up with, it only be temporary, with Sauber becoming the Audi works team in 2026.

READ MORE: Audi chief gives critical 'F1 entry verdict amid project uncertainty'

Related

F1 Audi Sauber Alfa Romeo Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
F1 team to change names between races in 2024
F1 News & Gossip

F1 team to change names between races in 2024

  • February 11, 2024 16:57
‘If Shrek was in F1’ - Fans BLAST team’s new 2024 car
Breaking F1 News

‘If Shrek was in F1’ - Fans BLAST team’s new 2024 car

  • February 5, 2024 21:11

Latest News

GPFans Recap

Ricciardo tipped for F1 COMEBACK as Ferrari tease huge unveiling - GPFans Recap

  • Yesterday 23:57
Latest F1 News

Emotional Ferrari test paves way for Hamilton arrival

  • Yesterday 22:57
F1 Social

Ricciardo prompts FURY after controversial announcement

  • Yesterday 21:57
Lewis Hamilton

Shock Hamilton contract revelation emerges as champion tipped to sign with RIVAL

  • Yesterday 20:57
Daniel Ricciardo

Ricciardo F1 RETURN verdict issued as team chief offers comeback twist

  • Yesterday 19:57
Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari F1 chief reveals Hamilton BAN

  • Yesterday 18:57
More news

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x