After a triumphant weekend for Ferrari, with the double victory of Charles Leclerc in Formula 1 at Monza and the success in the WEC with the number #83 at COTA, comes news that marks an important turning point for the Scuderia from Maranello: From 2025, UniCredit will be the new main sponsor of the Prancing Horse, replacing Santander, with whom the Italian team will conclude its partnership at the end of the 2024 season.
An epochal change: farewell to Santander after more than ten years
After more than a decade of partnership, Ferrari and Santander have decided to separateThe Spanish bank has accompanied the Maranello team for many years, appearing on the liveries of the red cars and contributing to a collaboration that has had important implications also off the track, such as in the field of sustainability and social initiatives. However, this long-standing relationship will end at the end of the 2024 season, leaving room for a new chapter for both parties.
Ferrari stated in a official announcement: “We would like to thank Santander for the extraordinary support and passion with which it has accompanied our challenges over the years. Together we have achieved important goals and undertaken numerous innovative projects that have allowed us to grow not only as a sports team, but also as a company attentive to sustainability and innovation.”
UniCredit: A New Partner for a New Era
With the farewell of Santander, Ferrari has decided to rely on UniCredit, which will become the new main sponsor of the team from 2025. The agreement between the Scuderia di Maranello and the Italian banking group represents an important signal of Ferrari's desire to further strengthen its ties with the European market and with the Italian financial sector in particular. According to reports, UniCredit will commit to supporting Ferrari with new investments and strategic collaborations, demonstrating its intention to build a deep and lasting relationship.
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel expressed great satisfaction with the agreement reached: “UniCredit is proud to support Ferrari in this new adventure. Our collaboration will be based on common values such as excellence, sustainability and innovation. We are confident that together we can achieve ambitious goals and look to the future with optimism.”
