
The team’s updated logo
The Formula 1 team formerly known as Sauber has unveiled its latest name change.
The Hinwil-based team has confirmed that it will now be officially known as Alfa Romeo F1 Team Orlen, a change from the Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen name it ran under last year.
A new logo was also adopted, as was a change in chassis naming. It drove the C41 last year which, with Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi as drivers, took it to ninth place in the constructors’ championship.
Former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and rookie Guanyu Zhou form an all-new lineup for 2022.
“The new brand identity is officially live and will be seen in action for the first time late next month at the first pre-season test in Barcelona,” confirmed a statement from the team.
“The introduction of an updated name represents a new approach for the team, as the sport enters a brave new era with new regulations, whilst maintaining ties to the more recent past: it is an identity that makes a strong statement the commitment of the team’s title partners, Alfa Romeo and ORLEN, who remain in long-term relationships with the team and continue to push the team forward.
“The suffix ‘F1 Team’ is a special distinction for the Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN: it stands for admission to one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, one of only ten teams worldwide entitled to use this prestigious nickname.
“It also reflects the strong racing DNA of Sauber and Alfa Romeo and the history these brands embody.
“The changes will also be reflected in the chassis designation officially submitted to the FIA; this will move from Alfa Romeo Racing to Alfa Romeo, another alignment of the team with one of the most storied marques in the world of motorsport.
“With this new team and logo, a new exciting line-up and a new car ready to be unveiled, Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN is ready for the new season.”
The earliest confirmed unveil date of a 2022 F1 car is February 10, Aston Martin.