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Martini Racing At Monaco

29/05/2013, International, Motorsport - Road Racing, Porsche Mobil 1 SuperCup, Article # 20552
 
Sébastien Loeb navigating narrow Monte Carlo street circuit
 
MARTINI® RACING ADDS SPORTSCAR RACING TO ITS MONTE CARLO CHRONICLE

 
Sportscars are the stars in Monte Carlo
 
 
London, 28 May 2013 – As MARTINI® celebrates its 150 Anniversary, MARTINI® Racing didn’t turn up to the Monte Carlo party empty-handed. Known for its Formula 1® and World Rally Championship (WRC) adventures in the Monaco principality playground; this weekend recalled a prize from a different shelf in the trophy cabinet in the form of sportscar racing with Porsche.
 
Adding to its already heroic inventory of Monte Carlo appearances, the Italian drinks brand’s second excursion as Official Partner of Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup (support series to Formula 1®) with Sébastien Loeb at the helm, made Sunday’s (26 May) sun-drenched outing a motorsport hat-trick of Formula 1®, rally and now sportscar racing for MARTINI®in the sovereign state.
 
MARTINI® Racing enjoys its fair share of headlines in Monte Carlo’s illustrious motor racing manual. The inspirational Italian tri-colour racing team chalked up no less than 14 WRC rostrum finishes in the vibrant two square kilometers metropolis alone, in a seemingly undefeatable run during the ‘80s and early ‘90s (three more than nine-time World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb’s personal tally of 11 top-three finishes in the tiny Monegasque city).
 
There is no disputing the exquisite backdrop to this very special headline on the Formula 1® calendar as fans, VIPs and celebrities from across the globe descend on the country in huge numbers to watch the most exhilarating sport on earth, reveling in the electric atmosphere. Only in Monte Carlo is the familiar motorsport smell of oil and rubber punctuated by the elegant scent of perfume drifting down the pit lane.
 
However, there is another side to this famous street-race that involves courage and an almost super-human will to succeed. Monte Carlo is the most demanding meet on the Formula 1® bill, with a narrow circuit which winds its way around the maze of streets nestled into the steep hillside, before entering the notorious tunnel for one of the fastest corners of the season – taken at speeds of up to 260km/h (160mph).
 
There is no room for error on the tight 3.3-kilometer course with little space for overtaking, which makes racing all the more difficult for the sizeable Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars. A hurdle which proved too much for WRC adversaries Sébastien Loeb, in the MARTINI® VIP car, and fellow Frenchman Sébastien Ogier to overcome as they fought it out in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup over the unfamiliar track, finishing 16th and 13threspectively.
 
 
Arnaud Meysselle, MARTINI® Senior Global Category Director, said: “To see the iconic MARTINI® Racing Stripes racing through one of the most exciting cities the world has ever known is exactly what we are about; MARTINI® is all about playful living Riviera style, and Monte Carlo is the personification of that.”
 
He continued: “LUCK IS AN ATTITUDETM, that’s something MARTINI® Racing has always had as we have never been afraid to try something new. Sportscar racing with Porsche in Monte Carlo adds to our fantastic heritage during our very special 150 Anniversary year and [Sébastien] Loeb didn’t need to win for this to still be an exciting entry in MARTINI®Racing history – all racing is thrilling in this extraordinary city. Sébastien has an incredible ‘can-do’ attitude, putting 100% into everything he does. We have hugely enjoyed watching him these first two rounds and we wish him the best of luck with his next challenge.”
 
Martini Racing Colors Debut

Martini Racing Colors Debut

14/05/2013, International, Motorsport - Road Racing, Porsche Mobil 1 SuperCup, Article # 13771
Close racing between Loeb and Barker in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup - Catalunya 12 May 2013
ELEVEN STRIPES – ONE LEGEND. MARTINI®
RACING COLOURS DEBUT
 
Loeb defies predictions in first Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup race
 
 
London, 14 May 2013 – Sébastien Loeb proved that LUCK IS AN ATTITUDETM this weekend (11/12 May 2013) as he stepped out in the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car draped in legendary MARTINI® Racing Stripes. His performance wowed the huge Formula 1® crowds at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, during the opening round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
 
Fresh from his World Rally Championship (WRC) win in Argentina, the nine-time World Rally Champion proved you can do anything with the right attitude as he skilfully guided the demanding MARTINI® Racing striped GT racer around Spain's stunning 4.6 kilometre race track. Having only driven the car twice before, the rally legend qualified thirteenth from a 27-car grid during Saturday’s 30 minute qualifying session. He then went on to take an eleventh place finish as the chequered flag fell on Sunday’s 14 lap race.
 
Part of the MARTINI® 150 Anniversary celebration, Sébastien Loeb’s debut in the new livery re-ignites the legendary relationship between MARTINI® Racing and Porsche. A relationship representing some of motorsport’s most glorious victories across almost every category of the sport. As excitement mounted, there was a scrum of photographers on the start grid as smiling Formula 1® driver Adrian Sutil posed with the car and Bernie Ecclestone himself made an appearance to see the iconic sight of eleven light blue, dark blue and red stripes first hand which once symbolised a large part of his Brabham Formula 1® days in the ‘70s.
 
More at home on the twisty gravel stages of rallying than the slick tarmac of the race track, 39-year-old motorsport maverick, Loeb, has written the opening line of another textbook entry in MARTINI® Racing history with his impressive performance ahead of Monte Carlo, 25/26 May. The Frenchman quickly made up two places from his starting position during the 30-minute race – narrowly missing out on a top-ten finish after an exciting wheel-to-wheel race with Britain’s Ben Barker.
 
The pair briefly traded places during lap seven following an impressive manoeuvre which saw the MARTINI® Racing stripes of Loeb’s machine charge down the inside of the number 10 car to gain tenth position. However, experienced Supercup driver Barker regained his spot through the next corner and drove a defensive race for the remaining seven laps – contending with a rear-view mirror filled with the celebrated racing livery, which has graced many legendary Porsche models. Barker eventually crossed the line in tenth, just one second ahead of Loeb’s number 88 car in eleventh.
 
Today's prediction-defying result is testament to the attitude and desire to win synonymous with drivers who sit behind the wheel of a MARTINI® Racing machine. One of the most successful drivers the world has ever seen, Loeb retired from WRC to step out of his comfort zone and try new things. Racing against a large grid of seasoned Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup drivers is a tough challenge, particularly against youngsters who have grown up as specialists in circuit racing.
 
Sébastien Loeb said: “During the first laps I was somewhat cautious. I know how easy it is to get tangled up in a skirmish with such a close field. I wasn’t able to get much further ahead. When you have so many strong drivers ahead of you who are all going the same speed there is not much chance to overtake. Still, it was huge fun. As the weekend went on I felt increasingly better in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and now I’m looking forward to the race in Monaco. There, the qualifying is more important of course and hopefully I can start from a little further up the grid.”
 
Florian Kurz, Head of Business Relations Porsche AG, added: "It was fantastic to see a driver of [Sébastien] Loeb's calibre race the VIP car this weekend. He is well respected in every echelon of motorsport and I know our Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup drivers were looking forward to racing against him.
"The new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car looks great, especially dressed in fantastic MARTINI® Racing livery as part of MARTINI® 150 Anniversary celebrations, remembering the very special relationship between MARTINI® and Porsche. Both the car and Loeb caused quite a stir."
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Martini & Porsche Re-Ignite Motorsport

Martini & Porsche Re-Ignite Motorsport

06/05/2013, International, Motorsport - Road Racing, Porsche Mobil 1 SuperCup, Article # 13750
MARTINI® AND PORSCHE RE-IGNITE MOTORSPORT PARTNERSHIP IN SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY YEAR
 
Iconic MARTINI® Racing livery debuts in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
 
 
London, 6 May 2013 – A long-standing partnership involving two motorsport legends will be re-ignited as the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car makes its debut wrapped in iconic MARTINI® Racing Stripes. As part of the MARTINI® 150 Anniversary celebration this year, the new car will be driven by nine-time world champion, Sébastien Loeb, during the opening round of the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in Catalunya, Barcelona, Sunday 12 May.
 
As Official Partner to the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, which runs as a support series on the Formula 1® bill, MARTINI® – maker of the world’s number one vermouth and favourite branded Italian sparkling wine – resurrects an important part of its rich 150-year heritage. The new car displays the distinctive dark blue, light blue and red stripes of MARTINI® Racing for the first time since 2008.
 
Most notable for his rally endeavours, Sébastien Loeb is no stranger to the tarmac of circuit racing – often entering multi-discipline championships with the same determination and courage the former electrician is famous for. As part of a three-pronged campaign highlighting the illustrious history of MARTINI® Racing, the 39-year-old Frenchman will compete in two rounds of the high-profile Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup; Catalunya (12 May) and Monte Carlo (26 May).
 
A second driver, yet to be named, will take the helm of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car for the third round at the MARTINI® home circuit – Monza, Italy later in the year on 8 September.
 
Arnaud Meysselle, MARTINI® Global Category Director of Vermouth and Sparkling Wine, said of the rekindling of the partnership of two iconic brands: “This is an extraordinary year for MARTINI® as we are celebrating our 150 Anniversary. Partnering with Porsche once again, during 50 Years of 911, and seeing the new 911 GT3 Cup car adorned with MARTINI® Racing Stripes is a special moment for the brand and MARTINI® Racing enthusiasts alike. We believe LUCK IS AN ATTITUDE and the resurrection of the celebrated partnership between MARTINI® Racing and Porsche is the start of a new chapter in this legendary story.”
 
Jonas Krauss, Head of Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, said: “From the first day the beloved stripes of MARTINI® Racing decorated a Porsche 906 in 1968, the illustrious pairing has gone on to claim some of motorsport’s most coveted titles, including numerous Le Mans 24 hours titles, during what is now considered to be a classic period of motorsport.  We’re excited to be once again partnering with MARTINI® in its 150 Anniversary year.” 
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