| The BMW
WilliamsF1 Team today confirmed that after a successful debut season, team
sponsor Budweiser has extended its commercial relationship for the
forthcoming season, and the “Bud King of Beers” identity will be more
extensively visible on team assets.
The
Budweiser identity will appear not only on the airbox of the FW26, but also
on the monocoque tops and on the driver gloves of Juan Pablo Montoya and
Ralf
Schumacher. Budweiser joined the team sponsor community at the British Grand
Prix in July 2003. Tony Ponturo vice president, global media and sports
marketing, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., reflected, “Our first season in Formula One
has been a great experience, and the BMW WilliamsF1 Team continues to be a
valuable partner for Budweiser. The brand’s increased visibility on the cars
and driver’s gloves will reach even more adult beer drinkers this season
through Formula One’s worldwide viewing audience of more than 350 million.”
Frank Williams, the BMW
WilliamsF1 Team Principal said, “I am truly delighted
that such a ubiquitous and global brand will be gracing the team with an
extended partnership agreement. The Budweiser brand is consistent with some
of the world’s greatest sporting events and teams, and it is a great
privilege for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team to carry its identity.”
Budweiser is also making
extensive use of its sponsorship with the
announcement of the 25 winners of the “True Racing” promotion in March.
Winners will be invited to contest a simulator race off in the WilliamsF1
Conference Centre to compete for 25 trips of a lifetime to international
Grands
Prix in Australia, Malaysia, China, Japan, the US, Spain, Italy, Monaco &
the UK. Each winner will receive round trip flights, four star accommodation
and
grandstand tickets for two. |