THE new Stake F1 team could use TWO names to escape a huge fine.

The Sauber outfit’s sponsorship from crypto casino operator Stake has created a dilemma with Swiss authorities.

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The Stake F1 Team face another saga after unveiling their new carCredit: AP

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Stake’s C44 was loved by some fans but rated ‘awful’ by othersCredit: AP
And PlanetF1 suggest the team has come up with an innovative solution ahead of the 2024 season, starting in Bahrain on March 2.

The official name of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber will be cut to the more relaxed “Stake F1 Team” for most venues.

But where gambling advertising is banned, an even more colloquial name will be used – the Kick F1 Team.

It’s a far more serious matter than the lively debate on social media earlier this week over the dramatic look of Sauber’s new car for this year.