SM
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: 3 hrs 33 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

Mercedes could get new Saudi title sponsor

:Headline: Mercedes could get new Saudi title sponsor:
Reports are emerging that Mercedes may soon undergo a change of F1 title sponsorship.
Sports Mole

Reports are emerging that Mercedes may soon undergo a change of F1 title sponsorship.

It is rumoured that Petronas, the Malaysian oil company that has partnered with the ultra-successful Formula 1 team since 2010, could be replaced by Saudi Aramco - Saudi Arabia's public oil company.

Aramco is already a major sponsor of Formula 1 overall, and sources report that with Jeddah on the 2021 calendar and Qatar also part of the sport's long-term strategy, Saudi Arabia and F1 are clearly moving closer together.

Petronas, however, is not ready to confirm that it is being replaced at Mercedes.

"Petronas and Mercedes have been partners since 2010 in a collaborative long-term relationship that is mutually beneficial to both parties," said a spokesperson.

"Last year, we extended our partnership for another multi-year cycle and we are proud to continue to be working together to deliver cutting-edge performance."

Mercedes supplied a similar public statement.

But if Mercedes and Aramco do join forces, that may pose an ethical dilemma for Lewis Hamilton, who is highly outspoken on issues relating to human rights.

"I'm very curious to see how Hamilton wakes up to read this news," said Kees van de Grint, a former F1 engineer for Ferrari and Bridgestone.

"I don't know how he's going to reconcile this with how he gets involved in his contemporary discussions. Hamilton has his opinions, but I think he should stick to them," he told RTL GP.

As for Mercedes more generally, van de Grint is not ready to say that Hamilton's team is now definitely favourite to win the 2021 title.

"I actually don't think Mercedes is really sure why they are suddenly going so much faster, because they haven't had so many updates," said the Dutchman.

"Maybe it's just that they understand better how to set up the car for the tracks, while there are still some question marks about that at Red Bull."
body check tags ::

amp_article__467731 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2021-10-19 08:55:29:
html db last update - 2021-10-19 08:55:29 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Click here for more stories about Lewis Hamilton

Click here for more stories about Mercedes

Share this article now:
ML
Read Next:
Capito plays down illegal Mercedes engine reports
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Lewis Hamilton Formula 1
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
Capito plays down illegal Mercedes engine reports
Guardiola releases statement clarifying 'self-harm' comment after Feyenoord draw
January reunion? Emery coy over potential Luiz return to Villa

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Fulham125341717018
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle125341313018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham124351519-415
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Kovacic injury blow confirmed: How long will Man City midfielder be out for?

1

KI

Arsenal suffer new injury blow in Sporting victory

2

AS

Preview: Reims vs. Lens - prediction, team news, lineups

NEW

3

PR

Is Rashford the answer? Amorim addresses Man United's goalscoring issues

4

IR

Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

5

WC

Advantage Botafogo! Estevao powerless as Palmeiras lose top-of-the-table clash

6

AB

Defensive duo to miss out: Arsenal injury, suspension list for West Ham clash

7

DD

Tottenham eye two Championship goalkeepers as Vicario replacement?

8

TE

Wednesday's Championship predictions including Leeds vs. Luton

9

WC

Barcelona 'work out plan to beat Man United' to goal machine Gyokeres

10

B'


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .