News Details
Brazil pulls the plug on McLaren/Petrobras partnership
The Brazilian government is reportedly set to terminate the sponsorship deal between the McLaren F1 team and multinational oil company Petrobras. The Woking-based outfit welcomed Petrobras onboard as a technical and commercial sponsor at the start of the 2019 season. But in May, the future of the five-year deal, rumored to be worth approximately £150 million, was already put in jeopardy when Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, orders its termination. IndyCar all about 'commercially differentiating' McLaren - Brown What appeared back then as perhaps a case of political rhetoric has now apparently become an official decision enforced by Brazil's highest authority, according to a report...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Button seizes crown in Brazil after banner year
It's been ten years since Jenson Button conquered his world championship...
6y ago from F1i.com
Team Talk - Sunday in Suzuka
Alfa Romeo Antonio Giovinazzi
"It was a difficult weekend for us....
6y ago from F1i.com
Kubica reportedly leaning towards Haas test role
Robert Kubica is reportedly leaning towards a Haas test driver role for...
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
When the chips fell the wrong way for Reutemann in...
The parking lot of the Caesar's Palace Casino in Las Vegas hardly...
6y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati: Marc Marquez has “determination of a rookie...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
KTM’s 850cc engine for 2027 MotoGP season breaks...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Jack Miller and Alex Rins see more potential in...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ducati faces its most complicated contract renewal...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar looking to add ‘more events, not just...
IndyCar has identified a need to make sure future races on the calendar...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
JHR retains Sting Ray Robb for second season
Juncos Hollinger Racing has confirmed that Sting Ray Robb will remain...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sting Ray Robb to continue with Juncos Racing for 2026...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Aggressive testing schedule planned ahead of Mick...
Following confirmation Mick Schumacher will make a switch to IndyCar next...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hayden Paddon, Esapekka Lappi and Dani Sordo join...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg steps up WRC 2026 preparations with...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai World Rally Team reverts to shared third car...
Hyundai Motorsport has announced its full line-up for the 2026 FIA World...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sports quiz of the week: Premier League goals, Ashes...
No description available...
2d ago from TheGuardian.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Liverpool 'front runners' but Arsenal 'could make a...
Antoine Semenyo has been linked with the move away from Bournemouth in...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'They do look a little bit vulnerable' - David James...
Former Premier League goalkeeper David James believes Arsenal remain the...
17h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal: Buendia makes it a bad day
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video...
20h ago from Arseblog.com
'A lot of people were saying he shouldn’t get back...
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has waxed lyrical about Martin Odegaard,...
19h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Nico Rosberg criticises Zak Brown after Oscar Piastri radio...
Nico Rosberg was far from impressed with Zak... Read More »
10h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lando Norris under investigation in Abu Dhabi GP title...
Lando Norris' F1 title bid could be in danger in... Read More »
15h ago from RacingNews365.com
In winning F1 title, Norris proves himself (and his...
Lando Norris doubted himself as a title contender... Read More »
2h ago from espnF1.com
