Emirates and Formula 1®, announced that they have renewed and expanded their partnership until the end of 2022. The partnership came into effect at the start of the current 2018 season in March with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
As a Global Partner of Formula 1® Emirates will have extensive trackside branding at the races, hospitality for guests at the Paddock Club, interactive fan engagement activities at F1 Fan Zones and F1 Fan Festivals at selected races, as well as Supercar Hot Laps at eight races and branding across digital media assets.
Emirates will also offer its Skywards members the opportunity to use their miles to bid for exclusive VIP experiences at the various races.
The renewed agreement between Emirates and Formula 1® also includes Emirates being the Title Sponsor of Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, and for the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim from 20-22 July.
Thierry Antinori, Emirates Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer said: “There’s an excellent fit between Emirates and Formula 1, from the global extent of our destination network and the cities in which races take place, to the focus on innovation and technology that underpins the sport and our approach to the development of products and services for our customers.
“Formula 1’s global appeal also provides us with an opportunity to share in the passion of the millions of fans who follow the sport, many of whom are our customers.”
Sean Bratches, Managing Director, Commercial Operations at Formula 1 said: “We are delighted to renew our long-term global partnership with Emirates, a loyal friend and supporter of our sport since 2013.
“We have embarked on a new and innovative chapter in the history of Formula, and we are happy to share the journey and the excitement with such a renowned and leading brand as Emirates.” (Source: Emirates).