Aditya ChaudhuriBritish Formula One team Williams Racing have signed a long-term partnership agreement with Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu.
As per the agreement, Komatsu becomes a Principal Partner as well as the Official STEM and Early Careers Partner, Esports Partner, and Construction Machinery Partner of the Wantage, Oxfordshire-based F1 outfit. Additionally, Komatsu’s logo will feature on the team’s race car, driver overall, and team kit.
Speaking about the partnership, James Vowles, Team Principal, Williams Racing, said:
“Williams Racing is delighted to be rekindling our relationship with Komatsu. We have enjoyed huge success together in the past and reuniting is a significant step in Williams Racing’s long-term mission to return to the front of the grid. Both Williams and Komatsu are committed to attracting and developing the best young talent in pursuit of our goals and we look forward to working together again.“
Hiroyuki Ogawa, CEO and President, Komatsu, commented:
“Komatsu and Williams Racing have shared values around innovation and the development of our people, and through our partnership we look forward to Creating Value Together, both on and off the track. Our partnership with Williams Racing is aligned with Komatsu’s mission to create value through manufacturing and technology innovations to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses and our planet can thrive together.“
