Force India races on with Alpinestars

Italian clothing company Alpinestars has extended its partnership with Formula One motor-racing team Force India.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, with Alpinestars having backed Force India since 2008.

The company will continue to supply the team with all of its technical race apparel and footwear, including suits, boots, gloves and under layers.

Heading into this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, Force India sits fourth in the constructors’ championship with 57 points. Nico Hulkenberg has accumulated 37 of these points to stand sixth in the drivers’ championship.