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McLaren have finally announced their new driver line-up for 2015 as it embarks on a new era with Honda power. While Fernando Alonso joins from Ferrari, Jenson Button is retained as a racing racing. Kevin Magnussen will stay at the team as test and reserve driver.
wow didn't even realise just how similar things aremarkc wrote:Driving car #22... so yeah, the planets are aligned!Writinglife wrote:2014 Drivers championship locked then?Gridlock wrote:So a team secretly sponsored by Honda that uses a Mercedes engine, is run by Ross Brawn and has Jenson Button driving for them?
I think there's also an irony alignment; in that Honda didn't get kudos in 2009, and if 2014 were to be successful then they wouldn't get kudos either. Those who believe in an irony loving universe place your bets!!
Just 2 add my 2 cents: Honda are ONLY interested in winning, and so will spend to bolster their team to achieve that. That also encompasses a building/re-building year.
No sources, take it or leave it. They are sore about not getting kudos in '09.
If it's 'shopped then it's a very good job...StevenHyde wrote:Found this on twitter. Is this the real thing or is it photoshopped?
http://i.imgur.com/sOLMGPS.jpg
sourcePosted on Thursday, 23 Jan 2014 10:35 (GMT)
McLaren Mercedes today announced that Santander, the largest bank in the eurozone and one of the biggest banks in the world, has renewed its long term corporate partnership with the team.
Since 2007, Santander and McLaren Mercedes have formed one of the most successful partnerships in Formula 1. McLaren has played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Santander brand in the UK and with ground breaking initiatives, such as the 2012 London Grand Prix campaign, the partnership has delivered a consistent, demonstrable impact.
For the past four years Jenson Button has also been a key ambassador for the company, fronting major marketing campaigns, staff engagement initiatives and playing a central role in Santander’s global University’s Scholarship Programme.
Jenson Button will continue to play a significant role in Santander campaigns as the partnership progresses.
Keith Moor, Chief Marketing Officer, Santander said: “Santander and McLaren have formed a long term partnership and together we have set new standards in sports marketing. Our decision to renew that relationship is not something that we have taken lightly, but it is based upon a proven track record of achievement and we are pleased to continue to be in partnership with one of the most iconic brands in global sport.”
Ekrem Sami, Managing Director of McLaren Marketing said: “Once again, a global blue chip brand has chosen to partner with McLaren Mercedes. We are delighted to be able to continue our extremely productive relationship with Santander, a company that has supported us for a number of years and has committed to be part of our exciting future. In such a competitive international sponsorship market, the fact that such a prestigious company has chosen to partner with McLaren Mercedes is a reflection of the strength of our brand, our proven track record of delivery and the power of Formula 1 to reach an avid, affluent and influential audience.”
McLaren Mercedes' roster of sponsors remains the envy of Formula 1, with some of the longest and most established partnerships in sport. For example, Hugo Boss has been with the team for 33 years, Tag Heuer for 29 years, Mobil 1 for 20 years and SAP for 16 years. These have been joined by leading global corporations including GSK, Johnnie Walker, Hilton and AkzoNobel.
Can't and won't believe that. It's every McLaren fans worst nightmare.Dyanxx wrote:Apparently Sam Michael is replacing Martin Whitmarsh as TP, saw a few tweets, not sure if true, but what do you think about this appointment? I for one think it's a bad idea.
Fortunately the source is Twitter - the clues in the name!Dyanxx wrote:Apparently Sam Michael is replacing Martin Whitmarsh as TP, saw a few tweets, not sure if true, but what do you think about this appointment? I for one think it's a bad idea.
I'm really hoping that's the case!Del Boy wrote:Fortunately the source is Twitter - the clues in the name!Dyanxx wrote:Apparently Sam Michael is replacing Martin Whitmarsh as TP, saw a few tweets, not sure if true, but what do you think about this appointment? I for one think it's a bad idea.
I'm predicting increased Santander branding on the cars this year then...Holm86 wrote:sourcePosted on Thursday, 23 Jan 2014 10:35 (GMT)
McLaren Mercedes today announced that Santander, the largest bank in the eurozone and one of the biggest banks in the world, has renewed its long term corporate partnership with the team.
Since 2007, Santander and McLaren Mercedes have formed one of the most successful partnerships in Formula 1. McLaren has played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Santander brand in the UK and with ground breaking initiatives, such as the 2012 London Grand Prix campaign, the partnership has delivered a consistent, demonstrable impact.
For the past four years Jenson Button has also been a key ambassador for the company, fronting major marketing campaigns, staff engagement initiatives and playing a central role in Santander’s global University’s Scholarship Programme.
Jenson Button will continue to play a significant role in Santander campaigns as the partnership progresses.
Keith Moor, Chief Marketing Officer, Santander said: “Santander and McLaren have formed a long term partnership and together we have set new standards in sports marketing. Our decision to renew that relationship is not something that we have taken lightly, but it is based upon a proven track record of achievement and we are pleased to continue to be in partnership with one of the most iconic brands in global sport.”
Ekrem Sami, Managing Director of McLaren Marketing said: “Once again, a global blue chip brand has chosen to partner with McLaren Mercedes. We are delighted to be able to continue our extremely productive relationship with Santander, a company that has supported us for a number of years and has committed to be part of our exciting future. In such a competitive international sponsorship market, the fact that such a prestigious company has chosen to partner with McLaren Mercedes is a reflection of the strength of our brand, our proven track record of delivery and the power of Formula 1 to reach an avid, affluent and influential audience.”
McLaren Mercedes' roster of sponsors remains the envy of Formula 1, with some of the longest and most established partnerships in sport. For example, Hugo Boss has been with the team for 33 years, Tag Heuer for 29 years, Mobil 1 for 20 years and SAP for 16 years. These have been joined by leading global corporations including GSK, Johnnie Walker, Hilton and AkzoNobel.
Yes. Im thinking they'll get the back of the rear wing. Like they did before.adrianjordan wrote:I'm predicting increased Santander branding on the cars this year then...Holm86 wrote:sourcePosted on Thursday, 23 Jan 2014 10:35 (GMT)
McLaren Mercedes today announced that Santander, the largest bank in the eurozone and one of the biggest banks in the world, has renewed its long term corporate partnership with the team.
Since 2007, Santander and McLaren Mercedes have formed one of the most successful partnerships in Formula 1. McLaren has played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Santander brand in the UK and with ground breaking initiatives, such as the 2012 London Grand Prix campaign, the partnership has delivered a consistent, demonstrable impact.
For the past four years Jenson Button has also been a key ambassador for the company, fronting major marketing campaigns, staff engagement initiatives and playing a central role in Santander’s global University’s Scholarship Programme.
Jenson Button will continue to play a significant role in Santander campaigns as the partnership progresses.
Keith Moor, Chief Marketing Officer, Santander said: “Santander and McLaren have formed a long term partnership and together we have set new standards in sports marketing. Our decision to renew that relationship is not something that we have taken lightly, but it is based upon a proven track record of achievement and we are pleased to continue to be in partnership with one of the most iconic brands in global sport.”
Ekrem Sami, Managing Director of McLaren Marketing said: “Once again, a global blue chip brand has chosen to partner with McLaren Mercedes. We are delighted to be able to continue our extremely productive relationship with Santander, a company that has supported us for a number of years and has committed to be part of our exciting future. In such a competitive international sponsorship market, the fact that such a prestigious company has chosen to partner with McLaren Mercedes is a reflection of the strength of our brand, our proven track record of delivery and the power of Formula 1 to reach an avid, affluent and influential audience.”
McLaren Mercedes' roster of sponsors remains the envy of Formula 1, with some of the longest and most established partnerships in sport. For example, Hugo Boss has been with the team for 33 years, Tag Heuer for 29 years, Mobil 1 for 20 years and SAP for 16 years. These have been joined by leading global corporations including GSK, Johnnie Walker, Hilton and AkzoNobel.
I predict the sidepods...Holm86 wrote:adrianjordan wrote:Yes. Im thinking they'll get the back of the rear wing. Like they did before.Holm86 wrote:
I'm predicting increased Santander branding on the cars this year then...
http://gpupdate0.ed5.nl/news/97460.jpg
And on the front of the rear wing like on Ferrari.
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/u ... 2010_2.jpg
Caretaking at the first tests, maybe ?Dyanxx wrote:Apparently Sam Michael is replacing Martin Whitmarsh as TP, saw a few tweets, not sure if true, but what do you think about this appointment? I for one think it's a bad idea.