F1 Academy calendar and format revealed
The schedule of the inaugural season of the F1 Academy has been revealed. The season will have seven rounds with a total of 21 races, with the season getting underway...
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Ferrari and VistaJet renew partnership
Italian Formula One team Scuderia Ferrari and global private jet company VistaJet have announced a renewal of their long-standing partnership. The renewal of the partnership will see VistaJet continue on...
Alfa Romeo working towards sustainability goals through Kick Out Plastic partnership
Alfa Romeo have announced a new partnership with Kick Out Plastic, a global initiative seeking to promote positive changes in behaviour and choices in an attempt to improve the planet’s...
Felipe Drugovich to replace Lance Stroll in pre-season testing for Aston Martin
Aston Martin have announced that their Reserve Driver Felipe Drugovich will replace Lance Stroll during the pre-season test in Bahrain, after it was announced that the Canadian would miss the...
Formula One inks deal with DAZN Japan
Formula One has announced a multi-year partnership with streaming services DAZN. The partnership will see DAZN broadcast Formula One in Japan till 2025. The partnership will kick off with the upcoming 2023 season where DAZN will broadcast the entire 23 race calendar including the practice sessions and qualifying sessions. DAZN will also broadcast the pre-season testing in Bahrain and also broadcast the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships in the region where Japanese driver Ayumu Iwasa will take part in F2. Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula One, commented, "Japan is a historic market for Formula 1 with some of the most passionate fans in the world, and we are delighted to announce this partnership with DAZN for them to continue to broadcast Formula 1 for the next three years. As Formula 1 continues to grow and attract new fans in Asia and around the world, it is vital that the broadcasting of our events is of the highest standard. Over the next three seasons, we look forward to working with DAZN to ensure our fans continue to enjoy the spectacle and entertainment of Formula 1.”
Haas team up with TravisMathew
American Formula One team Haas have announced a new partnership with California-based premium lifestyle performance apparel brand, TravisMathew. TravisMathew will join as the team's Official Travel Kit and Luggage Supplier. The partnership will see TravisMathew provide the American team with with travel necessities including: Lifestyle apparel, inclusive of items from TravisMathew’s Cloud Collection and more TravisMathew footwear including The Daily Shoe and The Phenom TravisMathew-branded luggage and backpacks The partnership will kick off at the pre-season testing in Bahrain, where the California brand will provide the team with apparel and luggage.
FIA announces host of new changes
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) held their first Formula One Commission meeting of 2023 ahead of the 2023 Formula One World Championship season and a host of new changes have been announced. Amongst the new changes are a new wet-weather tyre compound, circuit changes and technical and financial matters. The Commission meeting was chaired by Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazi. The changes discussed during the first Commission meeting of 2023 were :- Wet tyres and wet weather - FIA have announced that Pirelli will launch a wet-weather tyre which will not require the use of tyre blankets. The tyre will be available from the race in Imola. The Commission also discussed the wet weather aero package and the work on it will continue and will allow teams to be able to work on the package outside their Aerodynamic Testing Restriction (ATR) limits and outside the cost cap. The new aero kit testing will take place in Q2 or Q3 of 2023. Radio Messages - The Commission stated that they have approved the proposal to relax the regulation of radio messages to and from the drivers during the races.
F1 TV Pro launched in India
Formula One has announced the launch of F1 TV Pro in India, weeks ahead of the 2023 Formula One World Championship. F1 TV Pro will be broadcasting all the action...
Lance Stroll to miss pre-season testing
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll will miss the 2023 Formula One season's pre-season testing in Bahrain after meeting a bicycle accident in Spain. The team have announced that Stroll has sustained...
Heineken teams up with Max Verstappen and Red Bull
Dutch beverage brand Heineken has announced a double partnership with the Red Bull F1 team and their double World Champion Max Verstappen. While Heineken will join as an Official Team...
Nyck de Vries teams up with Northwave Cyber Security
Italian Formula One team AlphaTauri's new driver Nyck de Vries has partnered with Dutch cyber security firm Northwave Cyber Security. The partnership will see Northwave join as an Official Partner...
ART GP sign Carrie Schreiner for F1 Academy
ART Grand Prix have roped in young German racer Carrie Schreiner as their second driver for the F1 Academy championship. Schreiner will partner Léna Büher, who has already been announced as...
Sauber announce academy line-up for 2023
Sauber Motorsport have announced the line-up for the Sauber Academy for the upcoming 2023 season. The line-up will include Formula 2 driver Théo Pourchaire, F1 Academy novice Lena Bühler, French-Finnish...
Jack Doohan announced as Alpine Reserve Driver
Australian Formula 2 racer Jack Doohan has been announced as the Reserve Driver of French Formula One team, Alpine. Doohan who will be competing for Virtuosi Racing in the Formula 2 2023 season will be competing in his third season with the team. The Australian, who is a previous member of the Red Bull Junior Programme, joined the Alpine family in 2022. Dohaan has already taken part in multiple Formula One sessions for Alpine during the 2022 season. The Australian took part in the Mexican Grand Prix Free Practice 1 session and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Free Practice 1 session as well.
TCL Electronics renews Australian Grand Prix partnership
Global television manufacturer and consumer electronics giant TCL Electronics has renewed their partnership with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. The partnership will see TCL Electronics continue on as the Official Television Provider of the Australian Grand Prix for the second straight year. The renewal of the partnership will see TCL provide the audience with audio-visual coverage experience with the implementation of over 800 LCD TVs installed around the circuit, helping spectators catch the on-track action at all parts of the circuit, irrespective of where they are. TCL will also host a racing simulator for the fans along with a daily prize giveaway. Rafael Mayen, TCL Electronics Australia, National Marketing Manager, commented, "TCL’s visual and audio technologies which is set to expand in the coming months with brand-new TVs and soundbars along with a wider choice of whitegoods — will put F1 fans in pole position to watch cars tear around Melbourne’s lakeside track in exhilarating detail and hear some of the best racing in the world through a fully immersive audio experience. Formula One is a breathtaking experience that offers excitement like no other sport, and we're keen to see people come in and enjoy watching the races in the new TCL Recharge Lounge.”
Red Bull announce new partnership with Built For Athletes
Red Bull Racing have roped in premium fitness brand, Built For Athletes as the team’s Official Luggage Provider, joining on a multi-year deal. Built For Athletes will provide the team with their products which will be meticulously designed to provide supreme comfort, absolute assurance and unapologetic style. Both parties will also work together on a limited edition collection which will have the Built for Athlete backpack in the Red Bull Racing colours. The backpack will have the names of Red Bull's drivers - Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez on them. Christian Horner, Team Principal and CEO at Oracle Red Bull Racing, said, "As a team who prioritises partnering with brands that offer the highest quality products and constantly push for better, Built For Athletes is a perfect match for us. They understand not only our need for peak performance on race day, but everything involved in getting us to that point. Travel is such an important part of our lives in Formula One, and Built For Athletes make it that much easier with the top-class product line they have produced.”
The Hyderabad E-Prix shows how far India is from organising motorsport events
There is an age-old saying: “the fans make the sport”. The bottom line is that sports needs fans, and it's the fans who make the sport what it is. In...
Mercedes team up with G42
Leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology company, G42, have been announced as an Official Partner of German Formula One team Mercedes following a multi-year partnership with the German team. The partnership will see Mercedes use G42's software and solutions for critical insights. Additionally the agreement will also focus on talent development programmes, joint training, and innovation workshops. Both parties will also work to find new areas to deploy AI and use it to the team's advantage. The partnership will see the G42 logo present on the Mercedes race car and on the race helmets of both drivers and in the team garage during race weekends. Peng Xiao, Group CEO at G42, commented, "Modern motorsport and technology go hand-in-hand, especially when you consider the sheer magnitude of critical data that is generated during every race weekend. By combining exceptional human talent with advanced AI, big data analytics and computing power, we are in a position to optimise a wide range of processes, both on and off the track, enabling decision dominance and expanding the boundaries of what’s currently possible. We are very excited about this new partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team and look forward to making our technical resources and expertise available to help them succeed.”
Qualcomm joins Mercedes F1 family
Qualcomm Technologies and Mercedes have announced a multi-year partnership, which will see the Mercedes F1 team up with Qualcomm's brand Snapdragon. Mercedes will use Snapdragon's platform to create fan engagement...
Rodin Carlin signs Abbi Pulling for F1 Academy
British racing driver Abbi Pulling has been announced as the second driver by Rodin Carlin for the upcoming inaugural season of the F1 Academy series. Pulling will be partnering with...
Formula E announces multi-year partnership with Tata Communications
Formula E have roped in Tata Communications as the Official Broadcast Distribution Provider of the Championship, following a multi-year deal. The partnership will see Tata Communications deliver high-definition, high-resolution and high-speed live broadcast content to audiences worldwide and is a part of Formula E's new remote broadcast production of live races, which is aimed at reducing the environmental impact typical of major live international sports events on TV. The new broadcast, supported by Tata, will provide round-the-clock global end-to-end managed services at all the races in the season. Both parties are also working together to create more fan experiences through innovation and efficiency. Jamie Reigle, CEO , Formula E, commented, "Formula E is an intense tour given its on-the-go nature. Tata Communications' support over the years has enabled state-of-the-art remote production possible, with real-time TV signal transmissions from the race venues to our broadcast centre in London and finally to the audience's screens. Thus, bringing down multiple logistical challenges, driving cost efficiencies, travel flexibilities for our employees, especially women, and reducing emissions."
Ferrari announce Ecopol partnership
Ecopol, an innovative company that introduced water soluble and biodegradable film to the market which is used mainly by the household cleaning products industry, providing the consumer with a product...
Mercedes announce Nuvei partnership
Canadian fintech firm Nuvei Corporation has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with German Formula One team Mercedes. The new partnership will see the Nuvei branding feature on the helmets and...
Aston Martin partner with Globe-Trotter
Aston Martin have announced a new long-term partnership with Globe-Trotter. The partnership will see the British manufacturer of luxury luggage join as the F1 team's Global Luxury Luggage Partner. Jefferson...
Nerea Martí joins Campos Racing for F1 Academy
Spanish motor racing team Campos Racing, who compete in Formula 3, the GP2 series, the GP3 series and Auto GP among others, have announced young Spanish driver Nerea Martí as...
McLaren team up with DP World
McLaren Racing have announced a new partnership with leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics firm DP World as one of their Official Partners, starting from 2023. The...
Jessica Edgar joins Rodin Carlin for F1 Academy
Young British driver Jessica Edgar has been announced as Rodin Carlin's first driver for the inaugural season of F1 Academy. The 17-year-old who races in the GB4 Championship, which is...
Alfa Romeo announce new partnership with MASCOT
Alfa Romeo have announced a new partnership with workwear brand MASCOT. The partnership will see MASCOT provide the Swiss Formula One team with its products, which will also be present...
Mercedes net Sherwin-Williams partnership
German Formula One team Mercedes have announced a new partnership with paint and coating manufacturer Sherwin-Williams. Sherwin-Williams will join as an Official Team Partner and will become Mercedes' supplier of...
Aston Martin partner with AvaTrade
The Aston Martin Formula One team have roped in leading online broker AvaTrade as their Official Trading Partner. The new partnership will see the AvaTrade logo feature on the Aston...