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Generating headlines
Generating headlines: if there’s one thing that Formula 1 doesn’t have a problem doing, it’s giving the world noteworthy headlines. We’ve had the action-packed season opener, a few dramatic races throughout 2016 and the shock of the news that there…
The Ferrari-Kaspersky combo
The technical partnership between Ferrari F1 and Kaspersky has been fundamental in establishing Kaspersky Lab as one of the most progressive though leaders in the field of cyber security in the automotive industry. I sat down with Chief Sales Officer…
Revolution?
Are we entering a revolution of Formula 1? With Liberty Media making the first of two transactions to acquire Formula 1 – subject to regulatory approval – could we be on the brink of a revolution or just an evolution?…
Cars and corks: the Mumm story
By Bunmi Ade | On the 3rd of July 2016, Swiss driver Sebastian Buemi was crowned champion of the second season of all-electric FIA Formula E championship and he celebrated on the podium with his team and the official champagne…
Increasing roles
Vintage car sprint and hill climber during the weekends and Formula 1 partnership guru during the workweek, Sadie Wigglesworth set up her brand partnership consultancy, Hatfits, in 2013. We’ve decided to talk to Sadie about her time in Formula 1…
Why we should be worried
Brian has been a solid regular contributor at the Paddock magazine since 2013, and his “Money, Egos & Speed” columns are always very well-received by our readers. This time we’ve decided to put the spotlight on Brian himself, so we…
A refreshing start
At the Canadian Grand Prix of 2016, Formula One Group introduced their most exciting sponsor of recent times. Heineken, one of the worlds largest advertisers and the world’s best-selling beer, promises big things in terms of activation and fan engagement.…
Claire Williams: “The commercial side of F1 is a fascinating world”
Deputy Team Principal of Williams F1 Team is climbing our very own Paddock magazine’s Top 100 ladder every year, being the most influential woman on the list. Claire Williams has been awarded an OBE this year, and recently she gave us some brilliant…
A sponsor’s perspective
President and CEO of Argo Group International Holdings, Mark E. Watson III, who recently entered in a partnership with Aguri Formula E Team, writes for the Paddock magazine about the company’s decision. What would it take for Mark to consider…
Top 10 brands that left F1 in the past five years
Here is a list of the top 10 brands that have left Formula 1 in the past five years. To construct this list, I’ve used Forbes Global 2000, an annual ranking of top public companies in the world: Click here to…
The tide definitely did turn…
Towards the end of 2014, in my feature called “The Tide is Turning“, I looked at the issues facing many talented young single-seater racing drivers trying to make their way to Formula 1. Many of these drivers were feeling pretty…
Doin’ it right. Not. McLaren’s sponsor approach
Click here to subscribe to our print edition! Sponsor exodus, dating back to Vodafone‘s demise as the title sponsor. A promised replacement for Vodafone that was never announced. Dennis unhappy with Tag Heuer‘s marketing approach at Monaco. Tag Heuer subsequently jumped…
