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National Post
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Infobip and the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Join Forces to Redefine F1 Fan Experiences
Article content Article content MIAMI — Global cloud communications platform Infobip has signed a multi-year partnership with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, helping the Team to create deeper connections with fans worldwide. Infobip's technology will power a new era of digital engagement, delivering real-time, personalized experiences that bring fans closer to the action. Article content With a shared commitment to engineering excellence and innovation, the partnership brings together two performance-driven teams focused on pushing boundaries, on and off the track. Infobip, America's leading messaging platform, will help the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team create richer, more interactive fan journeys combining platforms like Rich Communication Services (RCS), WhatsApp, and in-app messaging with the power of agentic AI. Article content Infobip's rich messaging channels, such as RCS, are becoming increasingly popular, with demand surging in North America and globally. Article content These channels are well suited to deliver richer, more interactive experiences across every touchpoint, from marketing to fan engagement and customer support. Ultimately, Infobip's technology will help the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team to connect with fans in new, personalized ways, driving loyalty on and off track. For example, fans could learn more about their favourite driver through conversational AI, which would answer questions and provide interactions over WhatsApp and other messaging platforms. Article content Infobip is Croatia's first unicorn company with revenue exceeding €1.8 billion in 2024. It provides communications tools to some of world's biggest online companies such as Google and Uber, enabling customers to leverage various channels like WhatsApp, RCS and Apple Messages for Business. Article content It is also heavily involved in the automotive sector, helping manufacturers like Toyota, Nissan, and Mahindra transform the customer experience during the purchasing process using AI. Article content The partnership with America's only Formula 1 Team, headquartered in Kannapolis, North Carolina, will begin at the Miami Grand Prix on 2-4 May and continue throughout the season. Article content The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, currently sixth overall in the Constructors' Championship, returns to the Miami Grand Prix for Round 6 of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship – hosted at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami, Florida, 2-4 May. Article content Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal at the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, said: ' As an engineering firm at heart, Infobip understands what it takes to continue to innovate and deliver results week in, week out. Infobip has grown quickly and has become a global leader. Such drive is something we appreciate, given our ambitions as a team with a growing global fanbase.' Article content Ivan Ostojić, Chief Business Officer at Infobip, said: 'From Austin to Miami, Infobip helps brands stay in pole position by providing rich conversational experiences that enhance customer loyalty and drive growth. Our data shows that RCS traffic has grown exponentially over the last two years in North America and globally, and the channel has the potential to be transformational for customers. By supporting the team in using such channels and providing richer and more interactive experiences, we will help bring fans closer to the action.' Article content About Infobip Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip's omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and 'things' in 6 continents connected to over 9,700+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić, Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić. Article content About MoneyGram Haas F1 Team: 2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Founded by industrialist Gene Haas – owner of Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America with over 80 outlets globally – MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is headquartered in Kannapolis, North Carolina in the United States with additional operations in Banbury, England and Maranello, Italy. Technical partnerships with Scuderia Ferrari and Toyota GAZOO Racing further underline MoneyGram Haas F1 Team's commitment to excellence within Formula 1. Domestically Gene Haas remains a stalwart of the American motorsport scene having started his own NASCAR team in 2002. A 2008 partnership with champion driver Tony Stewart led to the renamed Stewart-Haas Racing becoming a powerhouse operation winning two NASCAR Cup titles and two NASCAR Xfinity championships through to the end of the program in 2024. Haas's personal dedication to NASCAR continues with the creation of Haas Factory Team for 2025 – running in both the Cup and Xfinity series. 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Business Wire
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Infobip and the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Join Forces to Redefine F1 Fan Experiences
BUSINESS WIRE)--Global cloud communications platform Infobip has signed a multi-year partnership with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, helping the Team to create deeper connections with fans worldwide. Infobip's technology will power a new era of digital engagement, delivering real-time, personalized experiences that bring fans closer to the action. With a shared commitment to engineering excellence and innovation, the partnership brings together two performance-driven teams focused on pushing boundaries, on and off the track. Infobip, America's leading messaging platform, will help the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team create richer, more interactive fan journeys combining platforms like Rich Communication Services (RCS), WhatsApp, and in-app messaging with the power of agentic AI. Infobip's rich messaging channels, such as RCS, are becoming increasingly popular, with demand surging in North America and globally. These channels are well suited to deliver richer, more interactive experiences across every touchpoint, from marketing to fan engagement and customer support. Ultimately, Infobip's technology will help the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team to connect with fans in new, personalized ways, driving loyalty on and off track. For example, fans could learn more about their favourite driver through conversational AI, which would answer questions and provide interactions over WhatsApp and other messaging platforms. Infobip is Croatia's first unicorn company with revenue exceeding €1.8 billion in 2024. It provides communications tools to some of world's biggest online companies such as Google and Uber, enabling customers to leverage various channels like WhatsApp, RCS and Apple Messages for Business. It is also heavily involved in the automotive sector, helping manufacturers like Toyota, Nissan, and Mahindra transform the customer experience during the purchasing process using AI. The partnership with America's only Formula 1 Team, headquartered in Kannapolis, North Carolina, will begin at the Miami Grand Prix on 2-4 May and continue throughout the season. The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, currently sixth overall in the Constructors' Championship, returns to the Miami Grand Prix for Round 6 of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship – hosted at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami, Florida, 2-4 May. Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal at the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, said: ' As an engineering firm at heart, Infobip understands what it takes to continue to innovate and deliver results week in, week out. Infobip has grown quickly and has become a global leader. Such drive is something we appreciate, given our ambitions as a team with a growing global fanbase.' Ivan Ostojić, Chief Business Officer at Infobip, said: 'From Austin to Miami, Infobip helps brands stay in pole position by providing rich conversational experiences that enhance customer loyalty and drive growth. Our data shows that RCS traffic has grown exponentially over the last two years in North America and globally, and the channel has the potential to be transformational for customers. By supporting the team in using such channels and providing richer and more interactive experiences, we will help bring fans closer to the action.' About Infobip Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip's omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and 'things' in 6 continents connected to over 9,700+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić, Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić. About MoneyGram Haas F1 Team: 2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Founded by industrialist Gene Haas – owner of Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America with over 80 outlets globally – MoneyGram Haas F1 Team is headquartered in Kannapolis, North Carolina in the United States with additional operations in Banbury, England and Maranello, Italy. Technical partnerships with Scuderia Ferrari and Toyota GAZOO Racing further underline MoneyGram Haas F1 Team's commitment to excellence within Formula 1. Domestically Gene Haas remains a stalwart of the American motorsport scene having started his own NASCAR team in 2002. A 2008 partnership with champion driver Tony Stewart led to the renamed Stewart-Haas Racing becoming a powerhouse operation winning two NASCAR Cup titles and two NASCAR Xfinity championships through to the end of the program in 2024. Haas's personal dedication to NASCAR continues with the creation of Haas Factory Team for 2025 – running in both the Cup and Xfinity series. Info –
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Mastercard and McLaren Racing bring partnership to life at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – For the first time, Mastercard's global partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team took center stage at the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. The new partnership marks the coming together of two preeminent brands known for their focus on innovation and setting the standard in offering incredible experiences for the fans. As an Official Primary Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, Mastercard is seamlessly integrating its brand into the at-track experience, transforming the McLaren Lounge at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit into the McLaren Priceless Lounge. This marks a significant step in connecting Mastercard's global partnerships with fans in the Kingdom—celebrating Saudi Arabia's growing presence on the world motorsport stage. 'Across the world, fans of all ages and backgrounds have developed an affinity for motorsport, not just for the high-speed energy, but for the rich culture and sense of community that surround it,' said Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Mastercard.'At Mastercard, we take great pride in connecting people to their passions and our partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team helps us do just that. We're thrilled to bring more racing fans across Saudi Arabia closer to the action.' For the duration of the partnership, Mastercard will offer cardholders exclusive access via blending the excitement of racing with other passion points like music, entertainment and culinary to deliver deeper, more immersive experiences. About Mastercard Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. About McLaren Racing McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 20 Formula 1 world championships, 185 Formula 1 grands prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt. McLaren Racing competes across six racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward, Alexander Rossi and Nolan Siegel, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team drivers Jake Hughes and Sam Bird, the Extreme E Championship with NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team drivers Cristina Gutiérrez and Mattias Ekström, and Formula 1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and Driver Development programme member Bianca Bustamante. The team also competes in the Formula 1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow, having won the 2022 Constructors' and Drivers' Championships. McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.
Mid East Info
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Ben Sulayem says Saudi Arabia has played major part in giving Arab world long-term F1 future - Middle East Business News and Information
FIA President says surge in F1 popularity has been particularly strong among younger demographics, female fans, especially in the Kingdom Dubai , UAE, 16th April, 2025: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), today hailed Saudi Arabia's part in giving the Middle East an important place, and a long-term future, in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Eagerly looking forward to attending Sunday's Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2025 championship taking place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Ben Sulayem says the Kingdom has quickly made a major impact since its introduction in 2021. 'The race, and its spectacular venue in Jeddah, have added their own distinctive character and fascination to the sport's global appeal, and reinforced the country's status as a world-class location for motorsport,' said Ben Sulayem. 'In recent years, the region's engagement with Formula 1 has evolved from hosting races to fostering a passionate fan base and promoting inclusivity within the sport, something which is central to the FIA's strategy for motor sport growth and development. 'The surge in F1 popularity in the Arab world has been particularly strong among younger demographics and female fans, especially in Saudi Arabia, where we see strong efforts to encourage the active involvement of young Saudis at all levels of motorsport. This is a process which is vital to ensure motorsport sustainability, and a long-term F1 future, in Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East as a whole.' Added Ben Sulayem: 'We have not seen an F1 driver emerge from the region yet, but that may be a matter of time as more young candidates take to the track and the Arab world looks to play an increasingly influential role in F1, and the overall global motorsport landscape.' Caption: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Saudi Arabia has quickly made a major impact on F1 over the last four years. -ENDS- Notes to Editors: The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Ben Sulayem says Saudi Arabia has played major part in giving Arab world long-term F1 future
Dubai, UAE: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), today hailed Saudi Arabia's part in giving the Middle East an important place, and a long-term future, in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Eagerly looking forward to attending Sunday's Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth round of the 2025 championship taking place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Ben Sulayem says the Kingdom has quickly made a major impact since its introduction in 2021. 'The race, and its spectacular venue in Jeddah, have added their own distinctive character and fascination to the sport's global appeal, and reinforced the country's status as a world-class location for motorsport,' said Ben Sulayem. 'In recent years, the region's engagement with Formula 1 has evolved from hosting races to fostering a passionate fan base and promoting inclusivity within the sport, something which is central to the FIA's strategy for motor sport growth and development. 'The surge in F1 popularity in the Arab world has been particularly strong among younger demographics and female fans, especially in Saudi Arabia, where we see strong efforts to encourage the active involvement of young Saudis at all levels of motorsport. This is a process which is vital to ensure motorsport sustainability, and a long-term F1 future, in Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East as a whole.' Added Ben Sulayem: 'We have not seen an F1 driver emerge from the region yet, but that may be a matter of time as more young candidates take to the track and the Arab world looks to play an increasingly influential role in F1, and the overall global motorsport landscape.' About FIA The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.
