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Emely de Heus joins MP Motorsports for F1 Academy
Dutch motor-racer Emely de Heus has signed for MP Motorsports for the upcoming F1 Academy season. The Dutch team now have De Heus on board alongside Emirati racers Amna and...
MuscleBlaze ties up Shubman Gill for Fuel One Sports range
MuscleBlaze has announced the appointment of Indian professional cricketer Shubman Gill as a brand ambassador for its "Fuel One Sports" range. With this association, MuscleBlaze aims to strengthen its brand...
Sergio Pérez holds off charging Max Verstappen to win in Jeddah
Sergio Pérez took home his first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix win as the Red Bull driver converted his pole to a win to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023. Pérez's teammate Max Verstappen who started 15th after a mechanical issue hampered his qualifying, finished an incredible second with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso finishing on the podium for a second race in a row although a post race penalty for serving his penalty incorrectly dropped the Spaniard to fourth position and saw George Russell score his first podium on the season. Mercedes had Lewis Hamilton finish fifth with the Ferrari's of Carlos Sainz and Leclerc finishing a disappointing sixth and seventh. The two Alpine's of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly were eighth and ninth with the Haas of Kevin Magnussen rounding up the top 10 places. Verstappen snatched the fastest lap on the final lap, which means he leaves Jeddah as the Drivers' Standing leader with his teammate just a point behind in second place. Fernando Alonso's fourth place keeps him in the title hunt while George Russell, Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton are further below. Red Bull’s second 1-2 in as many races means they have a 49 point lead in the Constructors' Standings with Mercedes in a surprise second place and Aston Martin in third. Ferrari are a distant fourth with 26 points and the Scuderia will be disappointed after a poor Jeddah race, which should have yielded them more points. It was Sergio Pérez who got the action underway and the Mexican was immediately overtaken by Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso going into the first turn. Alonso took the early lead from Pérez with Mercedes' George Russell in third. Alonso's teammate Lance Stroll overtook Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on the opening lap while Charles Leclerc who took a ten-place grid drop, was up three places by the end of the first lap. Championship leader Max Verstappen, who started P15, due to a driveshaft issue in qualifying made up two places in the opening lap and was up to 13th. Up ahead, while Alonso was in the lead, the veteran Spaniard was given an early five-second penalty due to starting out of position on the starting grid.
Gujarat Titans (GT) announce multiple sponsors ahead of IPL 2023
Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans have signed a partnership agreement with 26 partners ahead of the upcoming IPL 2023 season. The Titans have roped in 15 new partners while renewing partnership with 11 prior sponsors. Amongst the partners who will continue on for another year are Ather as Principal Partner, BKT Tires, Jio, Astral and Simpolo Ceramics as Associate Partners. ACKO, Equitas Bank, Timex, Rayzon Solar, Dream11 and boAT also continue on. The new sponsors for the team signed ahead of the 2023 season are Bisleri, Havmor, Croma, Jio Cinema, Nestle Munch, Rario, EM, Fancode, HRX, Cybeart, Radio One, Radio City, Top FM and HCG. Arvinder Singh, COO Gujarat Titans, commented, "Gujarat Titans’ innovative approach to signing partnerships reflects our values on and off the field. We are grateful to the 11 partners who have continued their association and support. It is a matter of great pride for us that the jersey remains unchanged from last year. We also welcome 15 new partners on board and look forward to a long and fruitful association with each one of our partners."
Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2023 reveals LAN playoff dates
The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League is entering its final stage as the top six teams from across the continent make their way down to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to battle...
MyFab11 announces partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Online sports fantasy platform, MyFab11 has been announced as the Principal Sponsor of double Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders. The partnership will see the MyFab11 also serve as KKR's front of the jersey sponsor and have their logo on the front of the KKR playing jersey. Anikendra Choudhary, Co-Founder & CEO, MyFab11, said, "We are thrilled to be a part of KKR, as our brand ideologies are aligned. We both believe and work towards achieving excellence, and rewarding our audience with high quality entertainment. With this partnership, our aim is to reach out to a pan-India audience and create a multi field surge in user downloads on our platform. It is a great honour to commence our partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders, who are one of the most loved franchises." Venky Mysore, CEO, Knight Riders Group, commented, "We are delighted to have MyFab11, a Kolkata based brand as our Principal Sponsor. We are returning to our home ground this time and couldn’t be happier to associate with a local home-grown brand. We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership."
Top-G and Purr-ple set to lock horns at National Esports Championships 2023
The National Esports Championships (NESC) 2023 will have India’s two leading teams, Top-G and Purr-ple, creating history as they become the first all-female CS:GO teams from the country to compete...
Royal Chellengers Bangalore (RCB) join forces with Equitas Small Finance Bank
Bangalore-based Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have announced a new partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank. The partnership will see Equitas join as the Official Banking Partner of the RCB team for the upcoming season of the IPL. As the team's banking partner, the Equitas logo will be present on the trouser of the RCB playing kit. Both parties will also work on various social media and advertising campaigns. Rajesh Menon, Vice President & Head of Royal Challengers Bangalore, commented, "We are pleased to partner with Equitas, a leading financial player, with a history of investing in cricket. We look forward to executing a mutually beneficial partnership that lasts for a long -term.” Murali Vaidyanathan, Senior President and Country Head, Equitas Small Finance Bank, commented, "Equitas Small Finance Bank is excited to partner with a team like Royal Challengers Bangalore, which has a huge fan-following across the world. RCB takes pride in their synergy with fans, and this is also aligned to the core values of Equitas of taking pride in performance and synergies. While the team is renowned to have the favourite faces of the cricket industry, the team is also known to have recorded the highest totals and viewership out of all teams across 15 seasons.
BKT Tires inks multi-team IPL deal
Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) has announced partnerships with seven Indian Premier League teams, joining as the Official Tire Partner of these franchises. BKT has teamed up with the Mumbai Indians...
Esportz India teams up with India’s top GenZ and millennial festivals to bring unparalleled multi-city gaming experience
Esportz, a leading esports, gaming, & media wing of Gig Work Pvt Ltd (A Capital Group Company), is hosting multiple gaming arenas this weekend across two cities in India. The arenas will be open to the attendees on various dates, offering a variety of gaming activities to engage in. With state-of-the-art consoles, virtual reality setups, and car simulators, attendees can fully immerse themselves in the latest gaming experiences. Starting on the 17th and 18th of March, Esportz Arena will be a part of the Vibin Festival Mumbai, India’s Largest Gen-Next Fest at the MMRDA Grounds BKC. Whereas, on the 18th and 19th, the Arena will be joining two events simultaneously: the #HGStreet Festival, India’s premier culture & lifestyle festival at the Richardson & Cruddas, Byculla, Mumbai, and the Vibin Festival Ahmedabad at the Karnavati University. With this, attendees will have plenty of opportunities to experience the latest in gaming technology and immerse themselves in the world of gaming. Santosh Smith, Director of Capital Group, commented, "We are elated to be collaborating with top-notch GenZ and Millennials festival IPs with our Gaming Arenas. Electronic Sports is rapidly growing in popularity, and we are excited to bring this experience to gamers in multiple cities. We believe that these arenas will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with the gaming & music connecting through GenZ and millennials audiences."