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Keeper Security and Williams Racing have forged a new, exciting chapter today with a multi-year partnership. As the leading provider of cloud-based zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, Keeper is now an Official Partner of Williams. This move sets the stage for the thrilling Miami Grand Prix.

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Trusted by thousands of businesses and millions of individuals globally for its cybersecurity software, Keeper’s branding will appear on driver overalls and the FW46 piloted by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant in the current Formula 1 season and beyond. To mark the inauguration of the partnership, Keeper’s branding will be on the front wing for this weekend’s Miami GP. Race fans will also see the Keeper brand displayed across the Williams F1 car, garage, trucks and screens used by the team and drivers.

Research has revealed that 74% of data breaches involve a human element, often due to weak or stolen passwords. In light of this, password management becomes crucial in mitigating these risks. As Williams Racing’s Official Password Security Partner, Keeper steps in to provide a robust and trusted solution, ensuring your information is secure.

Keeper joins a roster of Williams Racing partners that has grown significantly in 2024 as the team continues to strengthen and transform in pursuit of a return to winning. Since the turn of the year, Williams has also unveiled new partnerships with Komatsu and VAST Data and renewed ties with Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.

Driver Nico Hülkenberg will compete for Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber for the following Formula One season and beyond, having signed a multi-year contract that extends at least until 2026. In that year, he will become the first driver for Audi’s entry into the top class of motorsport. With experience from over 200 F1 races, Nico is an essential building block for the continuing successful development of the team. In parallel to his commitments for Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber in the 2025 season, he will be closely involved in developing Audi’s first F1 car for 2026.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Nico Hülkenberg back to Hinwil from 2025 and to compete with him in Formula One. His speed, experience, and commitment to teamwork will be instrumental in our team’s transformation and Audi’s F1 project,” said Andreas Seidl, CEO of Sauber Motorsport AG and the future Audi F1 factory team. The decision to work together has not been taken lightly. There was a strong mutual interest in building something long-term from the outset. Nico’s return to Sauber, a team he has previously worked with and has a solid connection to, is a strategic move that underlines our commitment to success. His strong personality and professional and personal input will undoubtedly help us progress in car development and team building.

Nico Hülkenberg is one of the most accomplished drivers in Formula One. He has repeatedly proven his ability to establish himself quickly in a new environment and tackle new challenges with determination. This is not his first encounter with the team. “I’m returning to the team I worked with back in 2013 and have fond memories of the strong team spirit in Switzerland,” said the racing driver from Emmerich-am-Rhein. “The prospect of competing for Audi is something extraordinary. When a German manufacturer enters Formula One with determination, it is a unique opportunity. To represent the factory team of such a car brand with a power unit made in Germany is a great honour for me.”

Nico proved his talent early on with four titles between 2005 and 2009 in the most critical single-seater junior categories. In 2008, he attracted attention during test drives in Formula One before making his debut in 2010, competing in more than 200 races for seven different Formula One teams. He has achieved numerous podium finishes and has consistently performed throughout his career. In an unusual move for his generation of drivers, Nico competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) during an ongoing Formula One season in 2015, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans on his debut. His team principal at the time was Andreas Seidl. All is set for a reunion.

Ferrari and HP Inc. have forged a momentous, multi-year title partnership, uniting two of the world’s most renowned companies. This collaboration signifies a shared dedication to propel sustainable innovation and expedite purposeful technology across the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team, the Scuderia Ferrari Esports team, and the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy. 

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In addition, the HP logo will debut on the Maranello F1 cars ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for May 3-5, when the team will start competing as Scuderia Ferrari HP. The Scuderia Ferrari Esports team and the Scuderia Ferrari car driven by Maya Weug in the all-female F1 Academy series, launched in 2023, will also race using the new moniker. 

Uniting heritage and purpose for a more significant impact

Ferrari and HP are committed to accelerating sustainable innovation through technology or sport. The companies will also collaborate to expand educational initiatives within their teams and communities and create a lasting impact for future generations.

Powering the teams through technology

As a vital aspect of this alliance, integrating HP’s cutting-edge products and services, such as adaptive PCs and devices, conferencing technology, and printing capabilities, will empower Scuderia Ferrari HP and the other racing teams of the Prancing Horse. This integration will supercharge training precision and optimize strategic decision-making on and off the track.

H. Moser & Cie. presents the Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited Edition, the first fruit of its collaboration with Alpine Motorsports. For this timepiece symbolising the union between the two brands, H. Moser & Cie. wanted to create a design attuned to the aesthetic tastes of the stable’s F1 drivers and endurance racing team: fine engineering visible from every angle, a bold character, a touch of colour, and a comfortable strap which fits all wrists and is made from rubber for guaranteed durability. The result is a roaring success: an entirely chiselled three-dimensional sculptural watch which looks spectacular and is perfect for everyday wear thanks to its balanced proportions and 12 ATM water resistance.

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H. Moser & Cie. chose its flagship Streamliner collection for the first model in its partnership with Alpine Motorsport. It is a very fitting choice if you think of the high-speed trains that inspired both the name and the curves of this line. And, for the occasion, the Manufacture has removed all superfluous material, creating a fully skeletonised version that enables the movement to be admired from every angle. Embodying precision and exceptional engineering, the Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited Edition is an ode to transparency and three-dimensionality. At the heart of this timepiece is a one-minute flying tourbillon fitted with a cylindrical hairspring at 6 o’clock, showcasing the expertise of H. Moser & Cie.’s sister company, Precision Engineering AG. Invented in the 18th century, the cylindrical hairspring rises perpendicularly around the upper stem of the balance spindle. A frequent feature of marine chronometers at the time, it offered the advantage of being developed concentrically. The cylindrical hairspring – fitted with two Breguet overcoils attached at two points – reduces the friction of the pivots and improves the isochronism properties, all the more so if the hairspring is combined with a tourbillon, as is the case here. Nowadays, the cylindrical hairspring is challenging to produce because it requires expertise that has been lost. Each cylindrical hairspring is shaped by hand, which takes ten times as long as a traditional hairspring. H. Moser & Cie. loves to play with contrasts, and here, the brand has enjoyed combining traditional expertise with an ultra-modern watch.

At noon, the skeletonised main dial is topped with a slightly translucent domed dial, following the curve of the sapphire crystal and sporting the signature blue colour of H. Moser & Cie. and Alpine Motorsports in a bright and distinctive shade thanks to the clarity of the synthetic spinel used. Synthetic spinel is very high quality and difficult to machine, bringing intensity and added value to the watch. The Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited Edition is designed for discerning connoisseurs, thanks to its timeless elegance and understated sophistication. With no logo, it features only a discreet engraving of the brand names on the reverse side, underlining its exclusivity and pure minimalist look. The indices feature Super- Luminova®, while the inserts which top the hour and minute hands are made in Globolight®, guaranteeing perfect legibility even at night. As for the strap, H. Moser & Cie. has opted for a blue moulded rubber strap, which imitates the texture of a textile strap, prioritising comfort without compromising sophistication.

The automatic calibre HMC 811 is fully skeletonised on both the front and reverse sides, where a sizeable openworked gold rotor can be seen oscillating. The beauty of this movement is further enhanced by the lightness of the flying tourbillon, which twirls gracefully under the sapphire crystal.

Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking technical partnership with Roboze, the global leader in 3D printing of high-performance composite materials. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the production of end-use parts for our single-seaters, offering unique benefits such as weight reduction and creating parts with previously impossible geometries with other techniques.

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Visa Cash App RB, a renowned name in the Formula 1 World Championship, is proud to announce a strategic technical partnership with Roboze, the Italian company that is a global leader in high-performance 3D printing of composites. This collaboration signifies a new era in using advanced materials to produce critical components for racing vehicles, leveraging Roboze’s unmatched expertise in the field.

Visa Cash App RB has already been implementing and integrating Roboze technology in developing its single-seaters for several months and will continue to use it throughout the season. The goal is to produce parts that are impossible to make with other production methods due to incredibly complex geometries, made possible by the Italian company’s additive manufacturing technique for composites. This technique also aims to replace metal parts to reduce weight.

The primary objective of this partnership is to develop and implement ultralight yet incredibly durable components. These components, designed to maximize the performance of the single-seaters, will be made possible through the innovative use of advanced composite materials. Among the various products offered by Roboze, Carbon PEEK, a material based on a super polymer loaded with carbon fibres, has been selected for its superior thermal and mechanical resistance characteristics. This choice will enable the Visa Cash App RB F1 team to achieve significant weight reductions, improvements in aerodynamic efficiency, and an increase in the cars’ structural strength, thereby enhancing their performance on the track.

Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory in a 2024 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix full of incidents and overtakes, leading home McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to make four wins from five races this season.

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Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team is thrilled to announce its partnership with HUGO Eyewear, designed and manufactured by Safilo Group S.p.A, starting this season.

Leveraging the global appeal of F1TM and delivering its signature authentic style, HUGO Eyewear will be the Official Eyewear Partner of the VCARB team. Its bold designs will be represented in official images starring our two drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda.

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Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team, commented:

Since the start of this year, our HUGO team kit has been getting envious glances wherever we go, and now we’re delighted that HUGO Eyewear has come on board to complete our look perfectly with a great range of sunglasses and frames. With their cutting-edge design and robust construction, they are made for risk-takers and a perfect fit for the team and Formula 1.

The HUGO Eyewear collection – tailored for rule-breakers, risk-takers, and fashion-forward individuals – showcases unparalleled sunglasses and optical frames with unconventional and trendy design elements. The collection features the Authentic Line, a range of gender-neutral eyewear adorned with various interpretations of the HUGO logo, making a bold statement in line with Gen-Z style, and the Contemporary Line, designed with sustainability in mind and crafted from bio-based and recycled materials.

Valtteri Bottas is the Formula 1 driver of the Stake F1 team. He is also a winemaker – he has his own brand of Ihana Australian wine and his own brand of Oath Gin, and he also owns 20% of Kahiwa coffee. He also does charity work, participates in cycling, trains a lot, and performs in Formula 1! We met with the driver in Shanghai as part of the Chinese Grand Prix and asked how he finds the balance between his professional commitments and personal pursuits, what his typical day looks like during the season, how many kilometres he has already cycled on the track and much more.

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Jastina Golopolosova: Hello Valtteri! It’s nice to meet you, and I’m glad to see you in China! The last race was here five years ago. Have these years flown by unnoticeably for you, or are they still felt?

Valtteri Bottas: Hello! It’s nice to meet you, too! Yeah, a lot has happened in the five years since I’ve been back. But I definitely became even more experienced and a better driver during those years. For this weekend, everything has stayed the same on track here, so it should be straightforward to get back into it.

Jastina: Okay. Let’s dive straight in. We all know the intense demands of Formula 1, but what does a typical day in Valtteri Bottas’s life look like during the racing season?

During the Chinese Grand Prix, we met with Ayao Komatsu, the new Haas team principal, who replaced Guenther Steiner for the 2024 F1 season. Komatsu has over 20 years of experience in Formula 1, having previously managed the engineering department as Chief Race Engineer and subsequently Director of Engineering.

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He has been working at Haas since 2016. We talked with him about the fundamental changes he has implemented within the team, how engineering knowledge and skills help him in his new position, the modern image of a Team Principal in Formula 1, and Haas’s plans for 2024.

Jastina Golopolosova: Hello Ayao! You have just returned from your home Japanese Grand Prix; tell us how you felt about your new status as a Team Principal. How did the Japanese audience receive you?

Ayao Komatsu: Hello! It was an incredibly warm welcome. On Thursdays in Japan, we always get a good turnout for the pit walk. But this year, the support was overwhelming. I was there for an hour and a half, but I still had to escape [laughs]. The passion and enthusiasm of the Japanese audience for Formula 1 is truly inspiring, and I’m grateful for their support. It’s a testament to the love for this sport.

McLaren Racing and Logitech G have announced the extension of their partnership. Logitech G, a leading innovator of gaming technologies, is the Official Gaming Wheels & Pedals Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and McLaren Shadow Esports Team.

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The partnership extension, which began in 2017, will see the two brands continue to blur the lines between virtual and real-world racing and create a more accessible racing experience. Logitech supported McLaren Shadow during their Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championship victories in the 2022 F1 Esports Series.

As part of the extension, the Logitech McLaren G Challenge will return for another exciting sim racing season at the end of this year. The Logitech McLaren G Challenge will see individuals continue to compete for unique and money-can’t-buy prizes – including driver meet-and-greets and other exclusive experiences.

Matt Dennington, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, said:

Sim racing continues to go from strength to strength, so we’re thrilled to be extending our partnership with Logitech and continue to create a robust experience both for our McLaren Shadow Team and the more than 100,000 competitors who have taken part in the Logitech McLaren G Challenge to date.

Coachbuilt Whisky and Williams Racing announced a dynamic licensing partnership. Coachbuilt Whisky is a premium blended whisky co-founded by 2009 F1 World Champion and Williams Racing Brand Ambassador Jenson Button.

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This collaboration brings together two innovators in their respective domains, merging Williams Racing’s expertise in motorsport engineering with Coachbuilt’s passion for precision and craftsmanship.

The alliance will produce several limited-edition whiskies that pay homage to Williams Racing’s rich heritage and reflect the team’s current journey to return to the front of the grid. It will also celebrate Williams and Jenson’s long and prosperous relationship, which began in 2000 when the team gave him his breakthrough opportunity in Formula 1.

Beyond the special editions, the licensing partnership will see the core Coachbuilt edition poured at Williams events and in the paddock, in addition to merchandise lines and other activations.

The FIA and Formula 1 have announced the 2025 Formula 1 calendar, which will mark the 75th anniversary of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The calendar features 24 races and will commence in Australia on 16 March and conclude in Abu Dhabi on 7 December. Ramadan will be throughout March 2025, so the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will be held in April.

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The changes made to the calendar in 2024 to create a better geographical flow of races have been carried over to 2025. In April, Japan follows Australia and China, followed predominantly by the European races over the summer and the Americas during the autumn before Qatar and Abu Dhabi finish the season back-to-back.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:

The 2025 Formula 1 calendar, approved by the World Motor Sport Council, further illustrates our collective mission of meeting sustainability objectives through regionalising events. While our focus is on Formula 1’s overall stability, we also have a shared duty to the environment and to the health and well-being of travelling staff.

Formula One Management, under the direction of Stefano Domenicali, has produced a calendar that strikes a good balance between traditional circuits and modern venues. We thank the host ASNs, the local organisers, and the many thousands of FIA volunteers for their tireless efforts in making Formula 1 a genuinely global, mass-audience spectacle as we prepare to celebrate the sport’s 75th year.

After announcing its partnership with Alpine Motorsports, H. Moser & Cie. is strengthening its links to the Alpine family by announcing a collaboration with Pierre Gasly, the Formula 1 stable’s celebrated driver.

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It marks the first time since its creation 196 years ago that the Manufacture has chosen to join forces with an individual, thereby creating a three-way bond that will stand the test of time. This collaboration perfectly illustrates the symbiosis between the two brands, determined to move forward in parallel and build bridges to ensure they grow together, with Pierre Gasly officiating as the common denominator, devoting his passion and perfectionism to them both.

Alongside the values of precision, innovation, and fearlessness, H. Moser & Cie. and Pierre Gasly also share a commitment to hard work and a quest for excellence. As an F1 driver, Pierre understands the stakes and precisely what it truly means for every second to count. As in watchmaking, competition is fierce on the circuit, and life is full of highs and lows. This unfailing commitment, this perfectionism, this ability to go above and beyond, whatever the circumstances, is what H. Moser & Cie. shares with Pierre. And this is why it has decided to work alongside him so that he can enrich the brand’s future with his vision.

McLaren Racing and BAT announced a multi-year partnership extension. From this season, BAT will continue as the Official Principal Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team.

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BAT is a leading multi-national consumer goods business that has partnered with the McLaren F1 Team since 2019. The partnership is rooted in advanced technology, transformation, and innovation.

McLaren Racing and BAT brand Vuse recently unveiled the latest edition of the ‘Driven by Change’ campaign for the Japanese Grand Prix. This successful campaign, which featured a design by local artist MILTZ on the MCL38 cars in Suzuka, celebrates emerging creatives through the global motorsport platform. It’s a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and transformation.

The campaign, now in its fourth year, has championed rising artists, including Rabab Tantawy, Anna Tangles and Nujood Al-Otaibi, who each produced artwork that was carried on McLaren’s race cars at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively. Driven by Change is underpinned by diversity, equity & inclusion, a key pillar of McLaren’s sustainability mission.

If you’ve ever visited a casino, the chances are that you’ve seen the many slot machines that they have on offer. But that’s not the only place that you can find Slots these days, with plenty of people choosing to play online.

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