Kaspersky Lab has just announced the continuation of its sponsorship of Scuderia Ferrari's Formula 1 racing team. The new five-year agreement will be valid from 2017 to 2021.
Eugene Kaspersky, President and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, said:
«This is a great and important day for us and I am excited that our cooperation with Scuderia Ferrari is expanding. Although we are active in different sectors, we share common values and a commitment to being the best in what we do. I look forward to more enthusiastic moments and new successes! ".
The cooperation between the two companies, which started in 2010, has been extended to date on an annual basis base. In addition to sponsoring the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team, Kaspersky Lab has developed the department Kaspersky Motorsport, with the help of Ferrari.
Kaspersky Motorsport is responsible for all of Kaspersky Lab's motorsport activities - from entering the championships and supporting talented young drivers to delivering the vision of car safety.
From 2013, cooperation has expanded, with Ferrari to choose Kaspersky Lab to provide integrated and technologically advanced IT security solutions and measures. This technical cooperation is a new milestone in the relationship between the two companies.
From the iconic Maranello factory to the checkered flag on the tracks, the systems information technologyof Ferrari are protected by personalized security solutions from Kaspersky Lab.
Commenting on the renewal of the sponsorship agreement, Mr Alexander Moiseev, Managing Director of Kaspersky Lab, stated:
«It is easy to see that even though we operate in different industries, we have a lot in common with the Scuderia Ferrari. For both Companies technological advancement, innovation and passion for our work are shared priorities. At Kaspersky Lab we are especially proud to have an inspiring partner who never stops evolving."
