Sauber has revealed a special one-off livery for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, incorporating the chequered flag to symbolise the end of the team’s time in Formula 1.
The Sauber name will disappear from the Formula 1 after more than three decades in the sport under various guises, as Audi completes its full takeover of the team in time for the sport’s massive regulation changes in 2026.
Sauber unveils chequered flag livery for Las Vegas GP
With Williams having already announced a one-off colour scheme for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, along with several others teased, Sauber released its effort to go racing under the lights in Nevada over the weekend.
The changes are subtle to the team’s usual green and black livery, with a chequered flag motif waving across the two C45s over the course of the weekend as the team hits its home straight in Formula 1.
Two other one-off liveries had been used earlier this season in Miami and Spain, with title sponsors Kick making use of the opportunity to change the team’s livery once again under the floodlights in the United States.
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Sauber remains in a tight battle for sixth place in the Constructors’ standings, with just 20 points separating themselves in ninth and Racing Bulls in sixth.
Team principal Jonathan Wheatley said ahead of the weekend: “We have been doing a good job placing ourselves in the top ten with one car at each of the recent races, but the aim must be to continue improving and achieving these results with both cars at the same event.
“There are still many opportunities for us to grab out there, and Vegas has produced some exciting races in the last few years, so we must stay sharp and be prepared for anything that might get thrown at us.”
Alpine reveals livery tweak of its own for Las Vegas and beyond
Alpine will incorporate more pink into its livery design for the rest of the season.
While the likes of Racing Bulls have also teased livery changes for the Las Vegas weekend, Alpine has released a slightly changed colour scheme likely to be in use for the rest of the season.
The Enstone-based team unveiled a refreshed livery that includes more pink, symbolising its title sponsor BWT, which the team said will be finishing the year.
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