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Sponsors leave

In light of the recently announced cost reduction programme, ING confirmed today not to renew the three year sponsorship (2007-2009) contract with Renault F1 and to end its presence in F1 beyond the 2009 season.

ING's participation in Formula 1 was the company's first global sponsorship project aimed at delivering revenue and raising the global brand awareness, particularly in ING's key growth markets. Over the past two years, ING has successfully achieved its objectives for the F1 sponsorship, raising its overall global brand awareness by 16% (March 07 vs November 08).

F1 remains a powerful business driver even in a difficult economic climate. Whilst ING has cut the F1 sponsorship costs by 40% in the final year, revenue generating opportunities will be a continuing focus through 2009. ING has enjoyed the relationship with Renault F1 and will continue to work closely with the team during the final year of the partnership.

Comments

  • it's a shame but ING is not the only sponsor leaving. Credit Suisse has left BMWSauber after 8 years, and RBS will leave Williams at the end of this season. Seems we no got a funny situation: nomore banks, just one tabaq (Marlboro) and one airline(Kingfisher) as sponsor in the whole series. A few year ago that was absolutely unthinkable.
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