VTB Group becomes title partner for the Russian Grand Prix

VTB Group, a Russian financial conglomerate, has been announced as the event title partner for the 2017 Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix. The company’s branding has been included in the race’s logo and VTB has obtained additional advertising, marketing and communication options.

VTB Group

“The right to be the title sponsor of such a major international project opens up new opportunities for both VTB Group and the Russian round of the FIA Formula One World Championship,” said Vasily Titov, First Deputy President and Chairman of VTB Management Board.

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“I am confident that our cooperation will become an example of an effective sponsorship in the area of motorsport for many companies. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2017 Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on 28-30 April.”

VTB Group

Elena Zaritskaya, General Director of NPJSC “Center “Omega”, the race promoter, commented: “We are glad that the Formula One Russian Grand Prix has received the support of VTB, our country’s leading financial group. As the company that owns Sochi Autodrom, we would like to welcome VTB as the Event Title Partner.”

Sergey Vorobyev, Project Head, at NPJSC “Center “Omega”, added: “The 2017 Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix is not only a great event to attend to enjoy high-tech sporting battles and a wide range of entertainment, but is also a business platform of the highest level. We are grateful to Bernie Ecclestone for making the decisions necessary for the development of this partnership and look forward to successfully working with Chase Carey and the new Formula One management team.”

Formula One Group CEO Chase Carey concluded: “We are delighted to welcome VTB into the Formula One family as it becomes Event Title Partner of the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix. VTB’s involvement will only add to the continued success of the event and we look forward to this being the start of a long and successful relationship.”

About Sochi Autodrom

Sochi Autodrom is a state-of-the-art venue for international motorsport competitions in Europe and the only Russian circuit, which operates on a year-round basis. Since its opening in September 2014, Sochi Autodrom, located in the Olympic Park, has hosted many motorsport and entertainment events.

About VTB Bank (PJSC)

VTB Bank, its subsidiary banks and financial institutions (VTB Group) comprise a leading Russian financial group, offering a wide range of financial and banking services in Russia, the CIS, Western Europe, North America, Asia and Africa.

In Russia, the Group conducts its banking operations through one parent bank (VTB Bank) and subsidiary banks, the largest of which is VTB 24. The subsidiary financial organisations of VTB Group provide stock market services, insurance services, leasing, factoring and other financial services.

Today, VTB Group has an international network of over 30 banks and financial companies in more than 20 countries around the world, which is unique for a Russian bank.

As of 30 September 2016, VTB Group is the second-largest financial group in Russia in terms of assets (RUB 12,359.2 billion) and clients’ funds (RUB 8,000.9 billion).  The Government of the Russian Federation is VTB’s main shareholder and owns 60.9% of its voting shares through the Federal State Property Management Agency.