Alfa Romeo secures deal with Salt

Ahead of this weekend’s Russian Grand Prix, the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN team has announced a new parthership with Salt which will serve as the telecommunications provider for the Swiss-Italian outfit.

Salt Mobile SA is a Swiss telecommunications provider focusing on mobile telephony and fiber-optic land-line services. It operates the third-largest mobile network in the country, with 17% market share. The company was founded in 1999 with its headquarter located at Renens.

The Hinwil-based F1 team will now add Salt to its growing family, as the Swiss telecommunications provider joins as partners to provide mobile services. Salt is expected to help the team ensure stable and reliable communications when trackside around the world and at our headquarters in Hinwil.

„In a sport as connected as Formula One, where clear, instant communication can make the difference between success and failure, Salt will be the extra ingredient to the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN family,” read the team’s statement.

Commenting on the start of their partnership, Christian Aveni, Chief Business Officer at Salt said: „Salt Business offers Swiss companies personalized, high quality solutions for their mobile fleet.”

„Our offer provides customers fast and reliable mobile connections, full cost control and generous roaming allowances during their business trips around the world. We are glad the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN family chose us as their trusted partner on the go,” Aveni concluded.
„The world of Formula One is constantly on the move and making sure our staff is connected at all times is vital,” said Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur.

„Salt is bringing their expertise and their networks to the team’s help, making sure that, wherever we are in the world, we can rely on stable mobile connection to keep in touch with colleagues and loved ones alike. It’s a pleasure and an honour to partner with such a company and we’re looking forward to our future together,” he concluded.