Olympique Lyonnais arrives

A first French club makes its entry into Superleague Formula during the second season of the series which pits cars in the colors of football clubs against each other. Olympique Lyonnais will defend the French colors, while waiting for other contenders.

Published on 31/03/2009 à 10:12

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French football champion for the last seven seasons, Olympique Lyonnais is entering the Superleague Formula, where it will face its usual Champions League rivals (Liverpool, Porto, PSV Eindhoven, Atletico Madrid, Borrusia Dortmund and AC Milan). ) as well as teams from other continents (Beijing Guoan, Corinthians, Flamengo and Al Ain).

“Olympique Lyonnais could not remain on the sidelines of such an event,” explains a club spokesperson. “We followed the first season closely and the concept caught our attention from the beginning. Additionally, SF offers us new commercial opportunities and opens our brand to new markets and new fans. Our fans will be able to support their team in a new sport and an extraordinary environment. »

The second season of Superleague Formula will begin on June 27 at the Magny-Cours circuit. L?OL will therefore play at home!