Force India Extend America Movil Partnership

Formula One racing team Sahara Force India has extended its partnership with Mexican telecommunications company America Movil into the 2015 season.

As part of the renewed deal Telmex, check Telcel and Claro branding will feature on the team’s new challenger, drug the VJM08.

America Movil will also play a role in the presentation of the team’s new look for 2015 with a car livery unveiling scheduled for late January in Mexico City.

Dr Vijay Mallya, Team Principal and Managing Director of Sahara Force India: “Our partnership with America Movil has proved to be very successful and together we have celebrated some special results.

“With Formula One returning to Mexico in 2015, our association will take on greater significance as we embrace the country’s huge passion for the sport.

“It’s also fitting that we will launch our 2015 season in Mexico City and I wish to thank Telmex, Telcel and Claro for their support in making this event possible.”

Carlos Slim, Chairman of the Board of Directors of America Movil: “We are glad to renew our relationship with Sahara Force India. It has been a great experience for everyone at America Movil to see the team celebrate its most successful season ever with Checo Perez being a big part of it.

“I know the team and Checo have even bigger ambitions for 2015 and with the return of Mexico to the calendar a great interest in the team, and the sport as a whole, through the country will come.

“Everyone at America Movil is proud to be a part of that project.”