Motorsport

Drinks giant Diageo has defended its sponsorship of the Formula One motor racing championship in response to criticism from the European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare).

Formula One motor racing team Williams has announced a multi-year partnership with business technology, cloud and managed services provider Avanade.

Formula One motor racing team Williams has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Unilever that will promote the global consumer goods company’s Rexona brand.

Formula One motor racing team Force India has signed an extension to its sponsorship agreement with Mexican telecommunications company America Movil for the 2015 season.

Etihad Airways has extended its title sponsorship of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

British Formula One motor-racing team Williams has agreed a multi-year extension to its partnership with international human resources provider Randstad.

Formula One has come under fire from the European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare) over the level of alcohol advertising in the motor-racing championship.

The Sauber Formula One motor racing team has signed a partnership with financial institution Banco do Brasil for 2015 following confirmation that Brazilian rookie Felipe Nasr will be part of its driver line-up next season.

German brewery C & A Veltins is using sponsorship to increase brand visibility and create a positive brand image in an “intensely advertised” beer industry.

The Mercedes Formula One motor racing outfit has announced a multi-year extension to its team supplier partnership with German sportswear giant Puma.

Cloud computing company EMC is using a consistent sponsorship strategy across its portfolio to build brand image and grow revenues.

Jewellery brand Endless Jewelry has agreed to become a sponsor of the Lotus Formula One motor-racing team for next week’s United States Grand Prix.

Formula One motor racing team Red Bull has announced a commercial partnership with retail foreign exchange broker Exness.

The Mercedes Formula One motor racing team has confirmed a sponsorship deal with German fashion brand Hugo Boss.

Global brand awareness and active customer engagement are the drivers behind Czech car manufacturer Škoda’s sponsorship programme.

German carmaker BMW will measure results from its supplier deal with Formula E before deciding whether to further its involvement in the competition.

The FIA-sanctioned Formula E motor racing championship has missed its sponsorship revenue target for the inaugural race series, despite the addition of three sponsors this month, including a top-tier Official Cup Sponsor.

Diageo-owned whisky brand Johnnie Walker extended its presence in Formula One by signing a four-year deal, which began this month, to become the Official Whisky of Formula One.