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Jul 12
One of F1′s non-executive directors is looking to get involved with formula one sponsorship deals.
The Financial Times reports that global communications services company WPP, headed by founder and boss Sir Martin Sorrell, is taking a minority stake in the biggest F1 sponsorship agency Just Marketing.
May 25
“It’s not like he’s coming 18th in races”
Michael Schumacher’s high-paying sponsors are reportedly holding firm despite his disappointing comeback form. Triple world champion Sir Jackie Stewart told Auto Motor und Sport that, despite his record 91 wins and seven titles, the 42-year-old German “has damaged his reputation” since returning to formula one last year.
Jan 30
F1 marketing specialist Zak Brown has been named as a potential successor
For the sport’s long-standing chief Bernie Ecclestone
American Brown, who is racing alongside Martin Brundle and Mark Blundell in this weekend’s Daytona 24 hour race with his own team, also heads Just Marketing, the leading sponsorship agency that represents several high-profile formula one team backers.
F1′s governing body has moved to end the uncertainty about next week’s Bahrain grand prix by insisting the race will definitely go ahead. High-profile sponsors are nervous, as formula one ploughs ahead with next week’s Bahrain grand prix