HEINEKEN joins Formula E as official partner

(L-R) Founder & CEO of Formula E Alejandro Agag, Formula E investor and Heineken ambassador Nico Rosberg, and Senior Director Global Heineken brand at HEINEKEN Gianluca Di Tondo

The ABB FIA Formula E Championship and HEINEKEN have today revealed a new and exciting multi-year agreement, which will see Heineken – the world’s most international brewer – join the electric street racing series as official beer and cider partner.

Commencing this coming season, the five-year partnership was announced at a special event in Amsterdam together with Founder & CEO of Formula E Alejandro Agag and Gianluca Di Tondo, Senior Director Global Heineken brand at HEINEKEN.

Alongside the exclusive designation as official beer and cider partner, Heineken will have substantial pouring, activation and access rights across events and key race locations – including Santiago, Mexico City, Rome and New York City.

Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said: “Heineken has forged a reputation for first-class fan engagement across various high-profile sponsorship properties around the world. We’re very much looking forward to bringing their experience to the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. It’s an exciting time for the series and the involvement of a global premium brand such as Heineken confirms that this is a property continuing on its way up."

Gianluca Di Tondo, Senior Director Global Heineken brand at HEINEKEN, said: “Formula E gives Heineken an excellent opportunity to engage with current and potential millennial and GenZ (above LDA) consumers in key cities around the world. We’ll do this by showing fans unexpected and interesting facets of the sport, activating strongly around a number of select E-Prix in urban settings throughout the season. The new partnership complements our association with Formula One, and other sponsorship platforms such as UEFA Champions League and Rugby World Cup, which have proven highly successful in growing our global footprint as well as drinking occasions in targeted geographies."

In addition to trackside branding, digital initiatives and live fan experiences – the partnership will further embed Heineken’s enjoy responsibly messaging, which is a key part of the company’s ‘Brewing a Better World’ sustainability strategy. The award-winning campaign, ‘When You Drive, Never Drink’, communicates a powerful anti-drink driving message where consumers are left in no doubt – when you drink, you never drive.