From test-bench to the race track: Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber and Eleven Dynamics unveil technology partnership

Hinwil, 19 June 2025 – Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber has unveiled a strategic technology partnership with Eleven Dynamics AG, a leader in precision robotics and automation. This collaboration focuses on leveraging cutting-edge measurement technology to enhance vehicle component precision and significantly speed up production processes as the team continues to ramp up its capabilities.

Central to this partnership is the implementation of Eleven Dynamics' innovative EDAS platform (Eleven Dynamics Automation Suite), designed specifically for automating inspection and measurement tasks in demanding, high-performance environments. By integrating robot-assisted measurement directly into production, Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber replaces traditional manual inspections and complex measurement procedures with rapid, accurate, and real-time analysis.

Carbon components, renowned for their intricate designs and tight tolerances, will now be automatically verified to micrometre precision. Additionally, crucial aerodynamic parts such as front wings and underfloors will undergo inline, non-destructive evaluation, ensuring continuous and immediate availability of measurement data to engineering teams. This empowers faster, more informed decisions on vehicle setup and development.

As part of this mutually beneficial partnership, Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber will gain unprecedented efficiency, reduced decision-making timelines, and enhanced data accuracy, directly translating into improved on-track performance. Eleven Dynamics, meanwhile, will receive invaluable insights from applying their technologies in the demanding environment of Formula One, further accelerating their innovation cycle and refining their solutions for broader industrial applications.

Stefano Battiston, Chief Commercial Officer, Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber: “Our partnership with Eleven Dynamics will help Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber make another step in the direction of efficiency, precision and, ultimately, performance. Together, we chase every micrometre: Formula One is a sport of marginal gains and incremental development, and Eleven Dynamics allows us to automatise and speed up crucial production processes, giving us time to focus on what matters most: on-track performance.”

Michael Fischer, COO of Eleven Dynamics AG: “Innovation in robotics brings speed to the track—and that is precisely our common goal. High-downforce cars, such as those from the Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber, are ideal for high-precision measurement technology. Together, we're elevating quality control to a new level."

Santiago Droll, CEO of Eleven Dynamics AG: “This partnership demonstrates how modern industrial technology directly enhances motorsport performance, and how engineering innovation can become a genuine competitive advantage."