F1 team forced to CHANGE NAME for Dutch GP due to strict rules as government claims its prohibited [Video]

OFFICIALS have forced an F1 team to change their name for this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.

Strict rules in the Netherlands will prevent their usual name and branding from being displayed at Zandvoort.

Officials have forced an F1 team to change their name ahead of the Dutch GPCredit: Splash

Stake F1 will be prohibited from using their name and branding at Zandvoort this weekendCredit: Alamy

The change will be apparent as the F1 season resumes following a four-week break.

Even though betting advertising is not illegal in the Netherlands, Stake F1 will not be able to use their name this weekend.

The gambling firm bought the naming rights to the Sauber team ahead of the current season after their previous deal with Alfa Romeo expired.

However, Stake’s website is banned in the Netherlands as the company does not have a licence to operate in the country.

The Kansspelautoriteit Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) …