here is the latest iteration of the F1 sponsor list. Please e-mail me ([email protected]) any corrections, comments, etc... thanks! Formula 1 Sponsors Arrows/Ford UK, Japan Adidas Germany Sportswear Benespa Brazil Bank of State of Sao Paulo BP UK Petrochemical Enkei Japan racing/road wheels Fiamm Italy Automotive batteries Financial World USA Finance Magazine Footwork Japan transport Glasurit UK Paints Lee Cooper UK Designer Jeans Marlboro USA Cigarettes NGK Japan Spark Plugs Sansetsu Japan ? Sika Italy Petrochemical Sparco Italy Racing accessories Toshiba, Japan Japan Electronics Tower Chemicals ? Chemicals Ruffles USA Potato Chips TRW Sabelt Italy seatbelts Benetton/Ford UK, Italy Asolo * ? ? Benetton Italy Clothing Benetton Sportsystem * Italy Sports Equipment Denim Netherlands Aftershave Ektelon * ? Racquet Sports Equipment' Elf France Petrochemical Fami Italy Workbenches Fazer Finland Candy, Cookies Ford USA Engines & Electronics Grayfalloy * ? ? Kastle * Germany Ski equipment … [Read more...] about Sponsor information
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MotoGP updates Qatar Covid-19 measures
The COVID-19 pandemic has already forced MotoGP to alter its plans for the start of the 2021 season, with the Argentine and US Grands Prix postponed and a second Qatar race added, as well as round three now taking place in Portugal. February’s Sepang test was also cancelled due to the escalating virus situation in Malaysia. Despite the pandemic entering a second wave of infections across many countries worldwide, MotoGP is forging ahead with its plans to get its 2021 season underway on time. Pre-season testing has been moved to Qatar on 6-7 March and 10-12 March, before the first race on the weekend of 28 March and the second Qatar round the week after. To ensure virus safety, MotoGP has modelled its bubble protocols on that used for the Australian Open Tennis tournament and the NBA in America. All paddock members must have a valid negative test result within 72 hours of boarding the flight to Doha, and will take another PCR test upon arrival before being … [Read more...] about MotoGP updates Qatar Covid-19 measures
Australian GP considering November date swap with MotoGP
The two events, both run by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, traditionally sit at opposite ends of their respective schedules, with Albert Park opening the F1 season in March and Phillip Island hosting MotoGP in October. However, ongoing travel restrictions due to the pandemic have forced the postponement of this year's F1 race, which is now scheduled to take place on November 21, four weeks after the MotoGP race. Read Also: Albert Park layout will change for 2021 Australian GP According to AGPC boss Andrew Westacott, that's opened the door for a major re-think in terms of timing for both events. He says there are now four options when it comes to scheduling for 2022 and beyond, one of which is effectively a straight swap between the F1 and MotoGP events. That would maintain the distance between the two, important for both event management and ticket sales, and address the regular calls from riders to shift Phillip Island to an autumn date in search of … [Read more...] about Australian GP considering November date swap with MotoGP
Hamilton, Mercedes F1 nominated for Laureus Awards
In 2020 Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher's record of seven F1 world championships, while his team went on an unprecedented run of seven straight titles in the constructors' championship. Both are rewarded with a nomination for this year's Laureus World Sports Awards, which celebrates the world's greatest sportsmen and women. Hamilton, who shared last year's trophy with Lionel Messi, received a nomination for his exploits in the category Laureus World Sportsman of the Year on a shortlist featuring five fellow greats of world sport. The shortlist also includes Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who won Roland Garros for a 13th time last year, Los Angeles Lakers NBA star LeBron James, Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski as well as track and field athletes Armand Duplantis and Joshua Cheptegei. Read Also: Ranked! Top 10 Mercedes F1 cars of all time In the category World Team of the Year, Mercedes has been selected alongside NBA champions LA Lakers, the … [Read more...] about Hamilton, Mercedes F1 nominated for Laureus Awards