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McLaren have confirmed DP World as an official logistics partner in what has been described as a “major” deal ahead of the 2023 season.
A fresh addition to the Woking-based squad’s partner portfolio, the team says the partnership will support development and on-track performance gains.
McLaren added that DP World’s logistics solutions will bring “clarity and simplicity to efficiently bridge McLaren’s global and complex supplier network”.
“McLaren Racing today announced a major partnership with DP World, a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, as an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team from 2023,” the team said in a statement.
“The partnership will support the McLaren F1 Team to drive enhanced efficiency, reimagining the team’s supply chain to make it faster, smarter, and more sustainable.”
From the 2023 F1 season, DP World branding will feature on the 2023 McLaren F1 cars and the overalls of McLaren F1 drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown said the team is “thrilled” to welcome DP World on-board.
He said: “Logistics is a significant challenge in a global sport like Formula 1, and DP World’s smart solutions will help us enhance the efficiency of our partner and supply chain network, contributing to performance on and off the track.
“We are proud to partner with a brand that shares our values in sustainability, including our journey to reduce emissions from our sport. We look forward to going racing with DP World in 2023.”