New sponsors join A1GP teams

A1 Teams Switzerland and Monaco have each announced new commercial partners.
Reigning champion Switzerland has confirmed that FORDAHL-FOQ Group, involved in the timing components for telecommunication systems, and cp eyewear and helmets will join its team.

“As a leading company in its business area, FORDAHL-FOQ aims at communicating at the highest level," said a team statement. “For two years, the group’s advertising strategy is based on motorsport sponsoring. The synergies are obvious: in both fields, speed and accuracy are key elements.

“Swiss brand cp stands for trendy, innovative and at the same time highly professional manufacturing of sun glasses, goggles and sports helmets.

A1 Team Monaco has announced ProTech of Monte Carlo has signed a three-year partnership agreement, to make an active commitment to become the first racing team in the world to embark on a 'Zero Carbon' program.

The company’s waterless washing product, developed by the ProTech research and development saves 200 liters of water for every car washed.

“By adopting the eco-technological aesthetic measures normally used in the context of everyday driving, developed in the ProTech research and development laboratory, to today's competitive scene, we have just taken a step in the right direction," said Clivio Piccione, A1GP seat holder and A1 Team Monaco racer.