Munich. BMW i Motorsport welcomes a new partner on board:
Since the Santiago E-Prix (CHI), which Maximilian Günther (GER) won
for BMW i Andretti Motorsport last weekend, Fortinet, a global
leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions,
has, as Official Partner, been represented with its logo on the two
BMW iFE.20 and the drivers’ helmets.
“There’s a clear alignment between Fortinet and BMW i Motorsport
centred around our shared focus on digital innovation, accelerated
technology and high performance,” said Jens Thiemer, Senior Vice
President Customer Brand BMW. “The cooperation between our
brands creates promising marketing potential on and off the racetrack
and we are proud to name Fortinet as our new partner.”
John Maddison, EVP of products and CMO at Fortinet, said: “We’re
excited to be part of Formula E and to join forces with BMW i Andretti
Motorsport. Fortinet’s collaboration with BMW i Motorsport in Formula
E is a natural fit as it strongly aligns with our focus on
engineering, high performance and energy efficiency.”
The company based in Silicon Valley in the USA focuses intensely on
cutting-edge technology in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity sector
and is a global leader in broad, integrated and automated
cybersecurity solutions. More than 425,000 customers worldwide trust
Fortinet to protect their businesses. Formula E offers Fortinet the
perfect platform for presenting their technology in the racing environment.