Hospitality guests look out over a packed grandstand of fans in red at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza

Our work

Formula 1 and motorsport sponsorship case studies

Motorsport experts and Formula 1 specialists. Explore how we help brands maximise their partnerships across motorsport, from sponsorship strategy and rights negotiation to activation, hospitality and creative design.

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Case studies

The podium at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix in front of Heineken 0.0 branding

Partnership management

Heineken & Formula 1

Working as an extension of Heineken’s global sponsorship team across its Formula 1, Oracle Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen partnerships.

Circle8 branding on the halo of the Aston Martin Aramco F1 car

Sponsorship strategy

Circle8 & Aston Martin Formula 1

Developing sponsorship strategy, activation, hospitality and content for Circle8’s Aston Martin Formula 1 partnership.

Citi guests with Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team staff at an evening hospitality event

Events & hospitality

Citi & Aston Martin Formula 1

Delivering guest programmes across multiple Grands Prix, from hotels and transport to side events and trackside hosting.

CrowdStrike branding on the halo and driver’s helmet of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 car

Creative design

CrowdStrike & Mercedes-AMG F1

Creating digital guest journeys, branded event collateral and Formula 1 talent experiences for CrowdStrike’s executive hospitality programme.

Romain Grosjean in his DNSFilter race suit beside the DNSFilter-liveried Andretti Autosport IndyCar

Rights negotiation

DNSFilter & Andretti Autosport

Developing sponsorship strategy, negotiating rights and delivering activation alongside a complete brand overhaul.

The Envision Racing Formula E car at the front of the grid under the floodlights

Sponsorship strategy

Teijin & Envision Racing

Reviewing a global Formula E partnership ahead of renewal, securing additional rights and identifying opportunities for stronger activation.

Rubens Barrichello beside a Ferrari Formula 1 car in the Schumacher Lounge

Events & hospitality

The Driver Lounge: Schumacher Lounge

Creating, producing and running our own trackside hospitality experience at the Italian Grand Prix, endorsed by the Schumacher family.

More of our work

Specialist projects across sport, technology and beyond, from hospitality and commercial advice to brand strategy and design.

Formula 1

Formula 1

Advising on hospitality and technology to shape a digital B2B content and networking experience for Formula 1’s global premium hospitality programme.

J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

Booking Susie Wolff for a client keynote at Lake Como.

F1 Tickets

F1 Tickets

Expert hosting for VIP guests at the Monaco, Belgian and Italian Grands Prix.

1Password

1Password

Sourcing race tickets and coordinating event logistics and police escorts for guests and VIPs.

Williams Racing

Williams Racing

Creating virtual hospitality for fans, partners and guests at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.

Nikon

Nikon

Delivering a Formula 1 insight briefing, helping Nikon understand the sport’s commercial landscape and opportunities.

Ibotta

Ibotta

Assessing the elite sports landscape and advising on sponsorship strategy, rights and potential partners.

A global beer brand

A global beer brand

Developing an independent Formula 1 strategy, assessing potential sponsorship rights, fees and returns.

Move AI

Move AI

Combining brand strategy, marketing and business development to bring Move AI’s technology into sport ahead of a major investment round.

Cogniac

Cogniac

Developing a complete brand and business strategy for the computer-vision AI company.

NIU

NIU

Negotiating NIU’s partnership with Formula E champion António Félix da Costa.

Teslasuit

Teslasuit

Bringing Lewis Hamilton’s qualifying lap to life through ‘Feel the Drive’, a haptic suit experience for Formula 1’s Paddock Club.

Equity X

Equity X

Developing brand positioning, visual identity and creative direction for a fintech platform focused on sports team ownership.

Axiom Space

Axiom Space

Defining brand positioning, audiences and tone of voice for the commercial space company.

Newton Mobility

Newton Mobility

Developing business and brand strategy for a Californian driving-technology start-up.

MacRebur

MacRebur

Supporting B2B sales activity to introduce its plastic-road technology to Goodwood Motor Circuit.

Our approach

The right support for your partnership

Every brief is different. From a focused strategy project to ongoing partnership management, we shape our involvement around your objectives, your team and the expertise you need.

Our case studies show the brief, the scope and what we delivered. Where results are commercially confidential, we respect that. We can discuss relevant outcomes where client permissions allow.

How we can work together

  1. Sponsorship strategy

    Define the role of sponsorship in your business and build a clear plan for a new or existing partnership. Explore Circle8.

  2. End-to-end delivery

    Bring strategy, partner selection, rights negotiation and activation together in one programme. Explore DNSFilter.

  3. An extension of your team

    Add specialist Formula 1 expertise and capacity to your in-house team. Explore Heineken.

  4. Race weekend programmes

    Bring together hospitality, guest operations and Formula 1 talent for your customers and prospects. Explore Citi and CrowdStrike.

Trusted by Fortune 100, S&P 500 and high-growth, VC-backed businesses

  • AB InBev
  • Formula 1
  • Heineken
  • Citi
  • CrowdStrike
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Nikon
  • ibotta
  • Quantum Metric
  • Circle8
  • Teijin
  • F1 Tickets
  • Hisense
  • 1Password
  • Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation
  • Bonhams
  • DNSFilter
  • Moët Hennessy

What our clients say

What brands say about working with Sebadore

Thank you for organising this great weekend! James and Rich, you were superstars: everything was perfect!

Kate Underwood

Director, Experience & Field Marketing EMEA

Your experience and expertise for all things F1 was such an added bonus for our clients. We would have been lost without you this year!

Kay Chiu

Head of Client Engagement & Marketing

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our work

Can you share the results of these partnerships?

Our case studies explain the brief, our role and what we delivered. Some commercial results are confidential, but we can discuss relevant outcomes where client permissions allow.

Do you only work with large brands?

No. We work with established global businesses, privately owned companies and high-growth challengers. We shape our support around your objectives, budget and resources, whether you need a focused project or an ongoing programme.

Do you work outside Formula 1?

Yes. We’re motorsport experts and Formula 1 specialists, working across championships worldwide. We also support clients with wider sports marketing, brand and commercial projects.

Talk to the founders

Tell us what you’re considering. Rich or James will come back to you personally within one working day.

Rich Soddy

Co-founder

rich@sebadore.com

James Paton

Co-founder

james@sebadore.com

Or call +44 (0) 7793 084605