McLaren keeps Vodafone until 2013
McLaren will maintain its title sponsorship with mobile communications giant Vodafone until at least the end of the 2013 Formula 1 world championship season, after agreeing an extension to its current partnership which began in 2007
The expanded deal, announced on the Thursday prior to the inaugural Korean Grand Prix, means that Vodafone also now becomes the team's official communications partner.
"Vodafone is without doubt the best title partner that we at McLaren have ever had," said team principal Martin Whitmarsh. "Vodafone is our partner in a very genuine sense of that word - a very real contributor to an ever-evolving series of high-tech innovations on our cars and within our operating systems.
"That's why I know I speak on behalf of all at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes when I say how delighted I am that our two companies have agreed not only to renew our partnership but also to relaunch it.
"As a result, we'll tirelessly develop our technological collaborations, at the same time as engaging Vodafone's customers in some truly innovative ways."
Be part of the Autosport community
Join the conversationShare Or Save This Story
Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated
2024 F1 Chinese GP sprint qualifying results: Norris takes pole
How Bruce McLaren's death shaped more than just his F1 team
WEC Imola: Ferrari remains on top in FP2 as Fuoco beats Porsche
WRC Croatia: Neuville, Evans tied for the lead after eight stages
WIN! A VIP Race Weekend Experience in Monaco
Lauda's 1976 German GP helmet to be auctioned at F1 Miami GP
The short-term pain that hides a very real Williams improvement
How a Shanghai to Sheffield journey paved the way for China’s F1 hero
Why F1 2026 worst case fears could be key to new rules success
How the F1 driver market situation sits for each team with 2025 openings
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
Top Comments