Santander with Ferrari? and McLaren

Santander, announcing last Thursday its partnership with Ferrari for five years, has cast doubt on his commitment to McLaren, which should continue until the end of 2010. To silence any controversy, the Spanish bank confirmed its contract with the British team, the latter having made the information official on Monday.

« Since our successful relationship began in 2007, Santander has seen its brand awareness in the UK increase from 20? at 82 ?, being supported by the Vodafone McLaren team Mercedes and its drivers, including the current world champion Lewis Hamilton, relates the press release from the British team. This increase coincided with the Santander Group's decision to bring Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley together under the single Santander brand. »

« 2009 marks the third year of Santander's partnership with our sport, says Martin Whitmarsh. They have successfully sponsored three historic Grands Prix: those of Great Britain, Germany and Italy. We are very proud of our partnership and to be part of Santander's growing position in Formula 1. »