Australian Grand Prix To Keep Time With Rolex
July 9, 2019
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020 has secured Swiss watch manufacturer Rolex as Title Sponsor.
Chairman and CEO Formula 1, Chase Carey, said: “We are pleased to announce that, as has been the case for many years now, the next FIA Formula One World Championship season will get underway in Melbourne. The Albert Park circuit is one of the most popular venues on the calendar, much appreciated by everyone who works in Formula 1. There can be no better place to start the 2020 season, which will be significant as the sport will celebrate its 70th anniversary.
“We are also pleased that Rolex, who have been one of our Global Partners for many years, will continue to be the title sponsor of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix.”
Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Adem Somyurek, said : “Melbourne is the sports and major events capital of Australia and proud home of the Grand Prix for 25 years. The four days at Albert Park drew 324,100 people through the gates in March, up 10 per cent on 2018. It’s fantastic that we will once again take pole position in 2020.”
Rolex SA, Communication & Image Director, Mr Arnaud Boetsch, said: “The Rolex Australian Grand Prix is always eagerly anticipated, marking the start of another exciting Formula 1 season. This is the pinnacle of motorsport, where success is built on cutting-edge technology, skill and teamwork.
“Rolex is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection in everything it does and we are delighted to enter our eighth year as Title Sponsor of this season-opening race in Melbourne.”
