LeasePlan NL boost for Spyker MF1.
Spyker MF1 Team has concluded a deal with LeasePlan Netherlands, which will see the company become an official sponsor for the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship and beyond.
As part of the same three-year partnership LeasePlan, which is a market leader in operational car leasing in the Netherlands with a total fleet of approximately 130,000 vehicles, will also become an official supplier to the Silverstone-based squad.
Spyker MF1 Team has concluded a deal with LeasePlan Netherlands, which will see the company become an official sponsor for the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship and beyond.
As part of the same three-year partnership LeasePlan, which is a market leader in operational car leasing in the Netherlands with a total fleet of approximately 130,000 vehicles, will also become an official supplier to the Silverstone-based squad.
"The LeasePlan logo will appear on all of the team's race cars and drivers' overalls together with branding on all other official partner locations," read a statement from the team.
"During this time Spyker's factory race team, Spyker Squadron, will also carry LeasePlan branding throughout all of their races, tests and events. LeasePlan branding will first be seen on the Spyker MF1 Team's cars at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix."
"This is a great partnership for the team, not only will LeasePlan be with us from the start, but as an official supplier they will be actively involved in the achievements of the team," said Spyker MF1 team boss, Colin Kolles. "LeasePlan has recognised our vision and shares the determination needed to make Spyker MF1 Team a success in 2007 and beyond."
"With the arrival of Spyker MF1 Team The Netherlands will finally have their own team in the Formula 1 World Championship," added LeasePlan NL commercial director, Edward Vis. "This is a fantastic venture and we are very proud to become an Official Sponsor of Spyker MF1 Team. I have listened to the ambitions of Victor Muller, Michiel Mol and Colin Kolles and have no doubt that what they are planning to achieve will be both exciting and hugely beneficial to LeasePlan Netherlands."
Spyker Cars NV and Spyker MF1 team CEO, Victor Muller meanwhile said he was delighted to have LeasePlan on board: "I am very proud to have this Dutch sponsor join our Dutch team and having them on board as our official supplier underlines our mutual commitment to success. I'm convinced that we will meet LeasePlan Netherlands' expectations of this wonderful partnership."
