Dragon Racing has secured sponsorship with electronics giant Panasonic for the remainder of season two of the FIA Formula E Championship.
The deal comes in conjunction with an arrangement with Mouser Electronics, who will co-sponsor the American-based team.
Jeff Howell, President of Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Company of America, said: “As a leading technology innovator and manufacturer, we are pleased to help support this forward-looking sport that will pave the way for tomorrow’s automotive technologies. We are thrilled to team up with Mouser and the Dragon Racing team on this exciting initiative.”
Todd McAtee, Vice President of Americas, Business Development for Mouser Electronics, said: “Panasonic has been one of our valued partners in business for many years, and we are excited to welcome this outstanding company to this cutting-edge racing endeavour. This new form of high-tech auto racing provides the perfect platform to raise awareness for the newest technologies from Panasonic that are available on Mouser.com.”
Dragon is currently third in the teams’ standings, having recorded its first pole position and fastest lap this season. Its drivers Loic Duval and Jerome D’Ambrosio lie fourth and fifth in the points standings.