Tumi announces sponsorship of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team

Tumi has announced its new sponsorship of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team.

The premium travel and lifestyle accessories brand will become an Official Supplier to Mercedes AMG Petronas, providing the team exclusively with Tumi premium Tegra-Lite and Alpha 2 products among other travel collections.

Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Head Toto Wolff stated: “We are very pleased to announce our new partnership with Tumi and welcome them to the team as an Official Supplier just as the Formula One track action begins again, with the first pre-season test taking place in Spain next week. The demands of travelling around the globe to 20 Grand Prix locations require a premium travel product, and we are delighted that the team will benefit from Tumi’s expertise in design excellence, innovation and functionality.”

Tumi Chief Executive Officer and President Jerome Griffith added: “Tumi is delighted and proud to be a partner of the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team and look forward to evolving our relationship over the coming years. The unity between our two companies embodies the sophistication, creativity and innovative design which characterises both brands. As leaders in our respective fields, Mercedes AMG Petronas and Tumi create a powerful synergy that expresses our shared dedication for outstanding performance. We anticipate with enthusiasm the team’s continued success and a rewarding experience together.”

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