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Is Daniel Negreanu the greatest ever?
Every sport has its legends and every fan loves to chew the fat over who is the GOAT in a particular discipline. In most sports, the discussion is fun but...
Chelsea announce regional deal with FansMall in Greater China
English professional football club Chelsea have announced a new multi-year regional deal with Chinese sports trading card platform FansMall. The deal will see FansMall become the Official Trading Card &...
Great Tennis Scholarships in 2023
If you like playing tennis, it's time to think about a career in a big sport. The first step to becoming a successful athlete is getting a college athletic scholarship....
Atlético Madrid Sponsors 2022-23
This article contains information regarding the organisations enjoying a strong branding presence across LaLiga club Atlético de Madrid’s physical and digital assets as their sponsors and partners for the 2022-23...
Red Bull announce new deal with Rokt
Global leader in ecommerce technology, Rokt has been roped in by Austrian Formula One team Red Bull Racing as an Official Team Partner. Rokt and Red Bull will work together on multiple projects to foster greater diversity in Formula One and beyond. Rokt along with Red Bull will also work together to recruit female esports athletes for the Red Bull Racing team. Rokt will also become Title Partner of Red Bull Racing’s event celebrating International Women in Engineering Day. The partnership will see the Rokt logo present on the Red Bull race cars, driver suits, on the jerseys of the Red Bull Racing Esports team and also on various other team collaterals. Bruce Buchanan, CEO of Rokt, said, "Rokt and Oracle Red Bull Racing are both innovative, disruptive, mission-driven companies focused on our commitment to diversity, sustainability and being a force for good in our communities. We’re thrilled to partner with the Oracle Red Bull Racing team and align on our mission to unleash possibility, develop the careers of talented female ethletes and empower women in sports, engineering, ecommerce and other fields across the globe. Oracle Red Bull Racing is also making history this year by launching its F1 car here in the US—the first time any team has launched its car in the States—and the timing of this event makes our partnership even more exciting.”
Ford announces return to F1
American automotive company Ford have announced their return to Formula One. Ford stated that they will be returning to the sport in 2026 when the new engine regulations are introduced. It is reported that Ford will partner with Red Bull for their return to the grid and will team up with the Austrian team's engine company, Red Bull Powertrains, although an official announcement is awaited. Following Honda walking away from the sport, Red Bull had decided to set up their own power unit facility. Red Bull and its sister team AlpaTauri will continue to use Honda engines till the end of the 2025 season. The 2026 season will see new power unit regulations with teams using increased electrical power and sustainable synthetic fuels in the internal combustion engine. Reports suggest Ford will concentrate on battery and hybrid technology in their partnership with Red Bull. Ford's return in 2026 will mark the team's return to the sport since 2004 when they were last in the sport with the Jaguar team. Ford had sold its Jaguar team to Red Bull in 2004. Ford had made its Formula One debut in the 1960s and won their first title with Lotus and Graham Hill in 1968. The team's most recent title win was that of Michael Schumacher's with Benetton in 1994. Ford has been apart of 10 Constructors' and 13 Drivers' Championships over the years.
Ford announces Red Bull partnership for F1 return
After making the announcement for their return to Formula One, Ford have officially announced that they will be partnering with Red Bull for their return to the sport in 2026 and Red Bull and their sister team AlphaTauri will both use Ford-branded engines from the 2026 season onwards. The announcement of the partnership between Ford and Red Bull was made during Red Bull's livery launch for their RB19 car for the upcoming season, in New York. Following Honda's announcement to walk away from the sport, Red Bull had set up a new division to build their own engine, Red Bull Powertrains and Ford will now support the team and also provide technical input and work together on the development of a hybrid power unit to supply engines to Red Bull and AlphaTauri. Christian Horner, Team Principal, Red Bull Racing, said, "It’s fantastic to be welcoming Ford back into Formula 1 through this partnership. As an independent engine manufacturer to have the ability to benefit from an OEM’s experience like Ford puts us in good stead against the competition. 'They are a manufacturer rich in motoring history that spans generations. From Jim Clark to Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, the lineage speaks for itself. For us as Red Bull Powertrains to open the next chapter of that dynasty, as Red Bull Ford, is tremendously exciting. 2026 is still a while away but for us the work already starts as we look to a new future and a continued evolution of Oracle Red Bull Racing.”
Footballer Alexia Putellas named Mango brand ambassador
Women football’s superstar and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has been roped in by the Spanish clothing design and manufacturing company, Mango. To develop social welfare projects to promote education for children and create a positive impact on society, Mango has forged ties with the Spanish footballer, named her their newest brand ambassador. Commenting on their association with the Barcelona Femení captain, Toni Ruiz, CEO of Mango, said: “Alexia is exemplary and has broken the mold on and off the field: a role model for younger generations for having managed to give visibility to women's sports and for promoting equal opportunities for men and women.” “She stands out for her leadership skills and teamwork, two values that are very relevant to our company. We are very proud to have Alexia as part of our team so that together we can contribute to driving positive change,” he concluded. Mango, itself, is no stranger to collaborations with football stars. In 2014, Mango named the legendary French ex-footballer Zinedine Zidane as its brand ambassador for its men's division. Similarly, in March last year, the brand appointed Frenchman Antoine Griezmann to star in the campaign for its Spring/Summer 2022 collection.
Why Juventus' points deduction is disastrous for Italian football
Italian football has witnessed a fair amount of ups and downs over the last few decades. It went from being the most-followed football league in the 1990s and a hallmark...
Hyderabad E-Prix gets two new partners
Indian telecommunications firm Reliance Jio and Red FM Telugu have been roped in as two of the latest partners of the upcoming Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix. Reliance Jio will be joining as an Official Race Partner while Red FM Telugu will serve as the Exclusive Radio Partner of the Hyderabad E-Prix. The Hyderabad E-Prix will be the first-ever Formula E race to be held in India and will be held at the Hyderabad Street Circuit in the Indian city of Hyderabad, Telangana. The race will be held on February 11, 2023 and will have energy transition and decarbonization brand Greenko serving as the Title Sponsor of the race. The race has been renamed as the Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix. The 2023 Formula E season got underway on January 14 with the Mexican E-Prix which Avalanche Andretti's Jake Dennis won. The second and third rounds were held in Saudi Arabia, at the Diriyah E-Prix which TAG Heuer Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein won both races. The Hyderabad race will be the fourth round of the 16-race season.