As Alfa Romeo celebrates its 115th anniversary it's also been announced as official sponsor of the Mondello Park bridge
Alfa Romeo Ireland is proud to announce its official sponsorship of one our motorsport's most iconic landmarks – the Mondello Park bridge.
This partnership coincides with the year that Alfa Romeo celebrates its 115th anniversary.
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DREAM PARTNERSHIP: Ciaran Cusack, Communications & Brand Manager at Alfa Romeo Ireland, John Saunders, Managing Director at Alfa Romeo Ireland and Roddy Greene, Managing Director of Mondello Park
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The Italian brand has a long association with Motorsport in Ireland, with the first ever Irish Grand Prix in 1929 at the Phoenix Park being won by Russian driver Boris Ivanowski, a former Imperial Officer of the Russian army, who dominated the event in an Alfa-Romeo 6C.
In 1931 Henry Birkin won the Éireann Cup at that year's race in an Alfa-Romeo 8C.
That race marked the final ever Grand Prix in Ireland, but Alfa Romeo continued to impress in other Motorsport arenas like the Leinster Trophy and, from 1968, races at Mondello Park.
Mondello Park has seen its fair share of international legends take to the track over the years, including Ayrton Senna, Mika Häkkinen, and James Hunt.
It has also played a key role in nurturing Irish talent, with the likes of John Watson, Eddie Irvine, and the late Eddie Jordan regularly competing at the track.
As Ireland's only international motorsport venue, Mondello Park has long stood at the heart of Irish racing culture.
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ITALIAN STALLIONS: Alfa Romeo Ireland is official sponsorship of the Mondello Park bridge
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RED LETTER DAY: Ciaran Cusack with Niamh Brady, Marketing and Cummunication manager and Mondello Park
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Now, with Alfa Romeo's name adorning the landmark bridge that spans the track, two brands steeped in passion for performance and heritage are united.
This exciting partnership also sees the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the all-new Alfa Romeo Junior EV SUV unveiled as the official safety cars for the circuit.
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John Saunders, Head of Alfa Romeo Ireland, said: 'Alfa Romeo has a proud racing heritage, and we're thrilled to bring that spirit to Ireland's premier racing venue. The Mondello Park bridge is an iconic feature of Irish motorsport, and we're honoured to see the Alfa Romeo name featured so prominently. With the Giulia and the new Junior leading the safety fleet, we're also showcasing the power and dynamism that define Alfa Romeo today.'
The Alfa Romeo Giulia – a powerful saloon with unmistakable Italian design – and the dynamic new Alfa Romeo Junior, the first all-electric model from the brand, will take centre stage as Mondello Park's official safety cars for all major track events.
Roddy Greene, Managing Director of Mondello Park, added: 'We're delighted to welcome Alfa Romeo Ireland on board as the official sponsor of the Mondello Park bridge.
The brand's legacy in motorsport and commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of Irish racing. The addition of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Junior to our safety car fleet elevates our track presence and adds a touch of Italian flair to every race day.'
This collaboration marks a new chapter for both Alfa Romeo and Mondello Park.
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NEW ARRIVAL: Sales Manager at Mondello Park Leo Nulty checks out the new Alfa Romeo Junior
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