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Kick Sauber C45
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorKick Sauber
Designer(s)James Key (Technical Director)[1]
Stefano Sordo (Performance Director)
Stefan Strahnz (Programme Director)
Eric Gandelin (Chief Designer)
Lucia Conconi (Head of Vehicle Performance)
Alessandro Cinelli (Head of Aerodynamics)
Franck Sanchez (Chief Aerodynamicist)
PredecessorKick Sauber C44
Technical specifications
EngineFerrari 066/12
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 (90°)
Electric motorFerrari kinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission8 forward + 1 reverse
FuelZero Petroleum
LubricantsSunoco
TyresPirelli P Zero (Dry/Slick)
Pirelli Cinturato (Wet/Treaded)
Competition history
Notable entrantsStake F1 Team Kick Sauber
Notable drivers
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The Kick Sauber C45 is a Formula One car designed and constructed by Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber to compete in the 2025 Formula One World Championship. The car will be driven by Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg.

Background

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Development context

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Sauber unveiled the car's livery at the F1 75 Live event on 18 February 2025.[2] The C45 chassis was revealed in digital renderings immediately following the event.[3] The car has been designed to build on the late-season development package brought to the Kick Sauber C44 and features aerodynamic, suspension, and cooling changes.[3]

Competition and development history

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It is expected that the C45 will make its public debut at Bahrain International Circuit during official preseason testing. Prior to the car's debut, both drivers completed testing programmes in the C44 at Yas Marina and in the C42 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya under the Testing Previous Cars (TPC) programme.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Key to lead Sauber into Audi era in technical director role". autosport.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "GALLERY: Check out Kick Sauber's 2025 livery as they become first team to reveal colours at F1 75 Live". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Ready to hustle harder: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber unveils the C45". sauber-group.com. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Final Sauber F1 car before Audi era revealed". The Race. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
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