JCB announces deal with SportPesa Racing Point F1 team

The partnership with SportPesa Racing Point F1 team (formerly Force India) will see prominent JCB branding on the two cars driven by Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez from the first Formula One race in Melbourne. Branding will also appear on helmets, overalls and the team’s trackside clothing.

In addition, JCB will play a major part in Racing Point’s development by providing machines to help in the construction of building the team’s planned new factory later in 2019. JCB will also provide a range of power tools and workwear for the British team as well as equipment including access platforms and generators to assist the team when it races in Europe.

JCB chairman Lord Bamford commented: “The popularity of Formula One gives JCB an excellent platform to promote our products on the international stage to both new and existing customers. JCB is one of the world’s biggest construction equipment brands and this partnership will help us cement and build customer relationships. We see great synergy with the Racing Point team; we both have a passion for pushing the boundaries of new technology and an ambition to succeed.’’

JCB began its Formula One association in 2017 with a Williams Racing sponsorship which has now concluded. The new deal offers JCB the opportunity to develop customer relationships at race meetings and to promote its brand in new and existing markets to increase global sales.

Otmar Szafnauer, team principal and CEO of SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team added: "This is the dawn of a new era for this team and we are delighted to welcome JCB on what is certain to be an exciting journey in the years ahead. We are hungry for success on and off the track and it’s great to have such a dynamic and world-leading brand supporting our efforts as we head into the 2019 season.”

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