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Santander ends F1’s banking sector search
Formula 1 is understood to have held talks with brands including UBS and HSBC before landing on a deal with Spanish bank Santander.
Globant to showcase technology services through F1 deal
Digital consultant and software development firm Globant has agreed an Official-Partner-level deal with Formula 1 that will see it overhaul the motorsport’s mobile fan application and the pit wall system used by teams.
‘Right now, F1’s got the best coverage’ | Greg Hall, MoneyGram
MoneyGram says its title sponsorship agreement with the Haas Formula 1 team allows it to tell a story about its digital payment capabilities and reach consumers in markets where it derives 70 per cent of its revenues.
‘You’re in a start-up that has a 100-year history’ | Zarah Al-Kudcy, Chelsea Women
Chelsea Women's new commercial director Zarah Al-Kudcy describes the sponsorship proposition for the reigning WSL champions and the differences from her previous role as head of commercial partnerships at Formula 1.
Rolex secures title rights to 2024 Australian GP
Rolex has secured the title sponsorship rights to next year’s Australian Grand Prix as part of its existing Global Partner deal with Formula 1.
Right Formula adds to F1 portfolio with THG activation deal
Manchester-based e-commerce and consumer goods company THG has appointed the Right Formula agency to activate its new sponsorship agreement with the Williams Formula 1 team.
Formula 1 delivers 15.8-per-cent increase in central sponsorship income
Formula 1 will generate $445m (€410.1m/£358.1m) in central sponsorship income this year, an increase of 18.9 per cent on the $374m it generated in 2022.
F1 sponsorship portfolio benefits from surge in US interest
Formula 1 will generate $445m in central sponsorship income this year, according to SportBusiness Sponsorship's 2023 Motorsport Data Snapshot. The data report also looks at the commercial landscape in MotoGP and Formula E.
Liqui Moly extends ‘aspirational’ F1 sponsorship
German motor oil manufacturer Liqui Moly has extended its central sponsorship deal with Formula One – the pinnacle of the brand’s sponsorship activities across multiple sports.
AB InBev interest prompted Heineken to move fast to renew Formula 1 deal
Heineken was prompted to move fast to renew its Global Partner deal with Formula 1 after finding out rival brewer AB InBev was also interested in securing the rights. Ben Cronin reports.
Cross-promotional benefits accrue to F1 in Paramount+ sponsorship deal
Stars from shows on Paramount+ will make appearances at Formula 1 races as part of the streaming platform’s two-year Official Partner agreement with the motor racing series. Ben Cronin reports.
Paramount+ becomes Formula 1 Official Partner
Video-on-demand subscription service Paramount+ has agreed a multi-year deal to become an Official Partner of Formula 1
EXCLUSIVE: Formula 1 poised to announce Heineken sponsorship renewal
Formula 1 is poised to announce a multi-year renewal of its Global Partner agreement with Heineken
EXCLUSIVE: F1 renegotiates ISG betting deal and agrees Supponor virtual advertising tie-up
Formula One has renegotiated its global agreement with the Interregional Sports Group (ISG) covering the marketing of its betting sponsorship rights using virtual advertising technology so that the deal…
Qatar Airways F1 sponsorship set up at same time as Doha GP hosting agreement
Provisions were put in place for Qatar Airways to become a Global Partner of Formula 1 when the long-term hosting deal that will see 11 Grand Prix hosted in the country’s capital city, Doha, between 2021 and 2032 was agreed with the motorsport.
EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways to replace Emirates as Formula 1’s airline sponsor
Qatar Airways is set to be announced as the new airline sponsor of Formula 1, ousting incumbent Emirates to secure the rights
MoneyGram title sponsorship puts Haas in the big league
The US-based Haas Formula 1 team's title sponsorship deal with money transfer platform MoneyGram is the fourth biggest title deal in the sport. Matthew Williams talks to Moneygram's chief marketing officer Greg Hall to understand the rationale behind the deal.
EXCLUSIVE: F1 lining up new airline sponsor as Emirates talks break down
Formula 1 is lining up a new airline sponsor after renewal discussions with Dubai-based carrier Emirates broke down over the asking price, SportBusiness can exclusively reveal