Sauber F1 Team Forced to Drop Gambling Branding for Dutch GP

Sauber's Formula 1 team, officially known as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, will be required to race under a different name at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix due to strict Dutch laws banning gambling-related advertising at sporting events. The Netherlands' gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), prohibits the display of promotional content from gambling companies without a local license, forcing the team to remove Stake branding and emphasize sponsor Kick instead. This is not the first time Sauber has had to alter its branding for legal reasons, having faced similar restrictions earlier in 2025 during the Belgian Grand Prix. The Dutch regulations impact not only domestic but also foreign teams and have been strictly enforced this year, with Sauber complying after previous warnings. Despite the name change, Sauber has shown strong performance improvements in the 2025 season, including podium finishes, and looks to maintain momentum as it prepares for Audi's full takeover next year. The changes reflect broader regulatory challenges faced by gambling-linked sponsors in international sports events held in countries with strict advertising laws.