New season, new colors: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber’s C45 racing car painted with R-M AGILIS®

The 2025 Formula One World Championship officially kicked off in Melbourne, Australia, on March 16. With an exciting new driver pairing and a brand-new C45 challenger, Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber is ready to take on the challenge of the upcoming new season – and did so in style, scoring six points with Nico Hulkenberg in Melbourne. The AGILIS logo is proudly spotted on the car’s floor line.

AGILIS has an advanced pigment technology that offers 100% color accuracy using the world’s most comprehensive color database. With less than 250 grams per liter, AGILIS exceeds all global VOC requirements reaching the lowest VOC content in the industry and helps customers to shape the future with the most eco-effective solutions in the industry.

“Partnering with Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber reflects our commitment to delivering excellence and innovation in the automotive industry. Our AGILIS paint line will bring a new level of color and vibrancy to the C45 expertise, showcasing our dedication to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the industry,” expressed Alexander Bru, Managing Director, Automotive Refinish Solutions Switzerland at BASF Coatings.

“We are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with BASF Coatings and R-M. Trust, quality, and expertise have been the foundation of our success, especially in Formula One, where races often test new technologies, and we stretch all boundaries to design and performance. We are consistently amazed by AGILIS paint solutions. With a striking new look, Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber is ready to perform”, says Stefano Battiston, Chief Commercial Officer of Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber.