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Kick Sauber C45
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. It is driven by Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg in the team's final year before becoming the Audi factory team in . Designed as an evolution of the Kick Sauber C44, a series of successive upgrades starting at the Spanish Grand Prix has significantly increased the team's competitiveness. After scoring three consecutive points finishes, Hülkenberg achieved the team's first podium since 2012 at the 2025 British Grand Prix. Background The car's livery was revealed at the F1 75 Live event on 18 February 2025, which was followed by a series of digital renderings released immediately after the event. The chassis was designed to build on a late-season aerodynamic and cooling package brought to the C44, but the car struggled with significant stiffness and airflow issues during pre-season testing. As a result, the team expedite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nico Hülkenberg
Nicolas Hülkenberg (, born 19 August 1987) is a German racing driver who competes in Formula One for Sauber. In endurance racing (motorsport), endurance racing, Hülkenberg won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans, 2015 with Porsche in motorsport, Porsche. Born and raised in Emmerich am Rhein, Hülkenberg began competitive kart racing aged 10, winning several national titles before graduating to junior formulae in 2005. Hülkenberg won his first championship in 2005 Formula BMW ADAC season, Formula BMW ADAC that year. He then won the 2006–07 A1 Grand Prix season, 2006–07 A1 Grand Prix series, representing A1 Team Germany, Germany. After winning the 2007 Masters of Formula 3 and the 2008 Formula 3 Euro Series, Hülkenberg progressed to the GP2 Series in 2009 GP2 Series, 2009 with ART Grand Prix, ART; he won the championship in his debut season, becoming the third driver to win the GP2/FIA Formula 2 Championship, Formula 2 title in their rookie season after Nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exhaust Heat Recovery System
An exhaust heat recovery system turns waste heat energy in exhaust gases into electric energy for batteries or mechanical energy reintroduced on the crankshaft. The technology is of increasing interest as car and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers continue to increase efficiency, saving fuel and reducing emissions. Thermal losses of an internal combustion engine While technological improvements have greatly reduced the fuel consumption of internal combustion engines, the peak thermal efficiency of a 4-stroke Otto cycle engine is around 35%, which means that 65% of the energy released from the fuel is lost as heat. High speed Diesel cycle engines fare better with around 45% peak efficiency, but are still far from the maximum theoretical efficiency, with 55% of the fuel energy content rejected as heat. Exhaust heat recovery technologies Rankine Rankine cycle systems vaporize pressurised water using a steam generator located in the exhaust pipe. As a result of the heating by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Miami Grand Prix
The 2025 Miami Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025) was a Formula One motor race that was held on May 4, 2025, at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida. It was the sixth round of the 2025 Formula One World Championship and the second of six Grands Prix in the season to utilise the sprint format. Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes took sprint pole position for the event. Lando Norris of McLaren won the sprint ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari. Verstappen took pole for the Grand Prix. Piastri won the Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Antonelli's teammate George Russell. Background The event was held at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, for the fourth time in the circuit's history, across the weekend of May 2–4. The Grand Prix was the sixth round of the 2025 Formula One World Championship and the fourth running of the Miami Grand Prix. It was also the sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Wheatley
Jonathan Wheatley (born 7 May 1967) is a British motorsport executive and mechanic. Since 2025, Wheatley has served as team principal of Sauber in Formula One; he previously served as sporting director of Red Bull, as well as chief mechanic of Benetton and Renault Renault S.A., commonly referred to as Groupe Renault ( , , , also known as the Renault Group in English), is a French Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automobile manufacturer established in 1899. The company curr .... Wheatley has contributed to eight World Constructors' Championship, World Constructors' Championship titles between and : one as a mechanic at Benetton (), one as chief mechanic of Renault (), four as a team manager at Red Bull (–), and two as sporting director of Red Bull (–). Career Formula One Benetton / Renault (1991–2006) Wheatley began his motorsport career at Benetton as a junior mechanic in the early 1990s. He rose through the ranks at the Team Enston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya () is a motorsport race track in Montmeló, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. With long straights and a variety of corners, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is seen as an all-rounder circuit. The track has stands with a capacity of 140,700. The circuit has List of motor racing circuits by FIA grade#Grade One, FIA Grade 1 license. Until 2013 the track was known only as the Circuit de Catalunya, before a sponsorship deal with Barcelona City Council added Barcelona to the track's title. History The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was built in 1991 and began hosting the Spanish Grand Prix that same year. Construction also coincided with the 1992 Summer Olympics, Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Barcelona the next year, where the circuit acted as the start and finish line for the Cycling at the 1992 Summer Olympics, road team time trial cycling event. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya should not be confused with the Montjuïc circuit, which h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yas Marina Circuit
The Yas Marina Circuit (Arabic: حلبة مرسى ياس) is a 5.281 km (3.281 mi) motorsport circuit situated on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke. It has hosted the season-ending Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009. Yas Marina was the second of four Formula One tracks in the Middle East, with the first being in Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain and subsequent tracks in Losail International Circuit, Qatar and Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia. A two-day GP2 Asia Series test was held to officially open the circuit, which was held a week before the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It also hosted V8 Supercars between 2010 and 2012, with Yas Marina Circuit V8 Supercar Event, the event being the opening round in 2010 and 2011. Outside motorsport, the circuit was used for the final stage of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Tour cycle race in 2015–2017. The circuit has an FIA Grade 1 license. Design The circuit is located on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahrain International Circuit
The Bahrain International Circuit () is a motorsport venue opened in 2004 and used for drag racing, GP2 Series (now FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula 2), and the annual Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. The 2004 Formula One season, 2004 Grand Prix was the first held in the Middle East. Beginning in 2006, Australian V8 Supercars raced at the BIC, with the event known as the Desert 400. However, the V8 Supercars did not return for the 2011 V8 Supercar season. 24 Hour endurance races are also hosted at BIC. The circuit has a FIA Grade 1 license. The circuit also has multiple layouts. History The construction of the Bahrain circuit was a national objective for Bahrain, initiated by the Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Crown Prince is the Honorary President of the Bahrain Motor Federation. TRL was asked to build the circuit, headed by Patrick Brogan. Race organizers were worried that the circuit would not be complete in time for the 2004 Bahrain Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
F1 75 Live
The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship is a motor racing championship for Formula One cars and the 76th running of the Formula One World Championship. It is recognised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body of international motorsport, as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The championship is contested over twenty-four Grands Prix held around the world. It began in March and will end in December. Drivers and teams compete for the titles of World Drivers' Champion and World Constructors' Champion, respectively. Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT, is the reigning Drivers' Champion, while McLaren- Mercedes are the reigning Constructors' Champions. The 2025 season is the last year to utilise the power unit configuration introduced in 2014. A revised configuration without the Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H), but with a higher power output from the Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K), will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Spanish Grand Prix
The 2025 Spanish Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Aramco Gran Premio de España 2025) was a Formula One motor race that was held on 1 June 2025, at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, Spain. It was the ninth round of the 2025 Formula One World Championship. Oscar Piastri of McLaren secured pole position and victory for the event ahead of his teammate Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari. Background The event was held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló for the 35th time in the circuit's history, across the weekend of 30 May – 1 June. The Grand Prix was the ninth round of the 2025 Formula One World Championship and the 55th running of the Spanish Grand Prix as a round of the Formula One World Championship. This was also the last Spanish Grand Prix to be held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló before being moved to a new street circuit in Madrid from the following 2026 race onward. Championship standings be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audi In Formula One
German car manufacturer Audi is contracted to compete as a Formula One team and power unit manufacturer beginning with the 2026 season. Audi F1 Team will be formed through the acquisition of Sauber, with engines developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH. Background Whilst the modern Audi company has never entered Grand Prix racing, its predecessor company Auto Union had competed in Grand Prix racing from 1935 to 1939, prior to the inception of the World Championship in 1950. Audi announced in 2022 that it would enter the championship as an engine manufacturer in . In October, Audi confirmed its partnership with Sauber Motorsport for the year 2026, acquiring a stake in the company for the German brand to enter the competition by renaming the team and supplying engines. Neel Jani works as the team's simulator driver. In 2024, the Qatar Investment Authority purchased a minority stake in the team. In 2025, Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Lourenzo Bortoleto O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 Formula One World Championship
The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship is a motor racing championship for Formula One cars and the 76th running of the Formula One World Championship. It is recognised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body of international motorsport, as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The championship is contested over twenty-four Grands Prix held around the world. It began in March and will end in December. Drivers and teams compete for the titles of World Drivers' Champion and World Constructors' Champion, respectively. Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT, is the reigning Drivers' Champion, while McLaren- Mercedes are the reigning Constructors' Champions. The 2025 season is the last year to utilise the power unit configuration introduced in 2014. A revised configuration without the Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H), but with a higher power output from the Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K), will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
