New cross-border breakthrough: Saudi Aramco invites Formula 1 drivers and CBA players to participate in the 2024 F1 Lenovo China Grand Prix
Shanghai, China, April 21, 2024—— Global energy and chemicals company Saudi Aramco has joined forces with Formula 1® and the China Basketball Association (CBA) to host a unique cross-sport event inside the Shanghai International Circuit paddock during the 2024 F1 Lenovo China Grand PrixTM competition.
In the basketball court in the paddock specially designed for this event, drivers and mechanics from all Formula 1® teams were invited to participate in fixed-point shooting and other competitions together with well-known CBA players.
The four-day Shanghai Grand Prix invited drivers and mechanics from all Formula 1® teams. Together with well-known CBA players, they came to the basketball court specially designed for this event in the paddock to participate in fixed-point shooting and other competitions. project. The theme of this event is “Breaking the Limits of Possibility”, which is in line with Saudi Aramco’s original intention to join hands with Formula 1® to jointly develop sustainable fuels. The fuel will be used in F1® cars from the 2026 season onwards.
At the event, CBA player representatives presented Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1® Team driver Alonso with the title of “Big Brother” and took a group photo with him.From left to right: Fan representative Liu Guanyu, CBA players Wang Lanyi and Zeng Lingxu, Alonso, Aramco Asia Vice President of Public Affairs Ashraf Al Fagih, CBA players Ding Yanyuhang and Lin Wei
Alpine F1 Team driver Pierre Gasly experiences spot shooting on site
Chinese Basketball Association Chairman Yao Ming interacted with Chinese Formula One racing player Zhou Guanyu and took a group photo
Rania Birtaji, Saudi Aramco Marketing, Partnerships and Corporate Sponsorship Manager, said: “We are delighted to co-host this cross-border event with Formula 1® and CBA. We gathered together to witness the grand occasion of this event. , demonstrating our commitment to inspiring people to challenge their limits. Saudi Aramco is committed to promoting global economic development, injecting positive energy into people’s lives, and promoting the positive values contained in sports. We believe that we can cooperate with international sports such as Formula 1® and CBA. The alliance’s cooperation will have a positive and lasting impact on sports, enriching people’s lives while injecting greater vitality into sports competitions.”
Jonny Haworth, Director of Commercial Partnerships at Formula 1®, said: “We are extremely excited to be bringing CBA to Formula 1 during the 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, with the support of our global partner Saudi Aramco. ® in the paddock, creating such a unique exchange event. 2024 is our 20th year of holding the Racing Grand Prix in China, so we jointly organized this special event with Saudi Aramco and the Chinese Basketball Association. The arrangement allows Chinese fans to test their skills while also witnessing the grand spectacle of drivers and basketball players participating in cross-border competitions.”
CBA said: “Saudi Aramco has been a cherished official partner of CBA since 2022. Thank you to Saudi Aramco for connecting CBA with Formula 1®. Although the competition events are different, they convey a common sportsmanship. This will greatly inspire China’s hundreds of millions of racing and basketball fans to have great enthusiasm for sports. “
From left to right: Jiang Jian, general manager of China Basketball Federation (Beijing) Sports Co., Ltd., Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, Arthur Mufti, executive vice president of products and customers of Saudi Aramco, Stefano, CEO of Formula 1® ·Domenicali
Yao Ming, Chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, and Jiang Jian, General Manager of China Basketball Federation (Beijing) Sports Co., Ltd., visited the Paddock Club as guests and met with Formula 1® CEO Stefano Domenicali, Saudi Aramco Products and Customers Meeting with Executive Vice President Arthur Mufti.
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2024-04-22 04:36:48
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