Sauber C45
The last car built under the Sauber name before Audi, and the one that finally gave Nico Hülkenberg a podium.
About the Sauber C45
The C45 was an evolution of the C44 and the final car Sauber built before becoming the Audi works team in 2026, driven by Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto. Stiffness and airflow problems in testing forced the team to bring forward an upgrade, and further packages from the Spanish Grand Prix onwards reduced its sensitivity to dirty air and crosswinds. Hülkenberg scored six points on its debut in Australia, more than the C44 managed all season, and at a wet British Grand Prix he held off Lewis Hamilton to finish third. Sauber finished ninth in the Constructors' Championship with 70 points.
Sauber C45 specs
| Make | Sauber |
|---|---|
| Model | C45 |
| Years | 2025 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Ferrari 066/15) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Sauber C45 rarity in CarSpot
The Sauber C45 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Sauber C45 fun facts
- Hülkenberg's British Grand Prix podium came at his 239th start, ending the longest run of starts without a podium in Formula One history, and was Sauber's first podium since 2012.
- After Jonathan Wheatley became team principal, the team recorded the fastest pit stop at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, at 2.24 seconds.