Carl Friedrik and Scuderia AlphaTauri sign a partnership agreement

Scuderia AlphaTauri is delighted to announce Carl Friedrik, a leather & travel goods brand founded in 2012 by Swedish brothers Niklas and Mattis Oppermannas, as the Official Luggage Supplier of the team.

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The company has grown into a purveyor of premium leather accessories and boasts a range of refined everyday essentials, including briefcases, luggage, and wallets. Carl Friedrik is releasing a limited-edition carry-on suitcase in collaboration with Scuderia AlphaTauri, featuring exclusive colours and materials inspired by the Italian Formula One Team.

Franz Tost, Team Principal of Scuderia AlphaTauri said:

Scuderia AlphaTauri represents elegance and lifestyle in the Formula One paddock. That’s why a premium and fashionable brand like Cark Friedrik is an excellent fit for our team. We are delighted to welcome Carl Friedrik to the team and look forward to travelling around the world with their bespoke carry-on luggage.

Niklas Oppermann, Carl Friedrik Co-Founder, commented:

Having listened to (F1 driver) Pierre Gasly, it’s clear how intense the Formula One travel schedule is. The Scuderia AlphaTauri team requires high-performance luggage to ease the burden of near-constant travel. In our limited-edition carry-on, they will find a suitcase with the right combination of durability, functionality, and style to keep up with the extensive travel programme of the sport.

Pierre Gasly, Driver, Scuderia AlphaTauri

I can’t explain how many hours I spend in airports, aeroplanes, and cars. You need practicality in the things you carry when you travel. I want to race; what do I need to do to be a Formula 1 world champion?

About Carl Friedrik

Carl Friedrik is a London-based leather & travel goods brand. The brand advocates expert craftsmanship and traditional techniques with an ethos centred around quality and functional design. The aesthetic vision is decidedly modern, inspired by Scandinavian minimalism. Each product in the collection is designed to empower modern professionals in their day-to-day lives, whether at work, at home or on the move.