The IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton is a new collaboration with Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1
Formula 1 or Formula One (F1) is the pinnacle of motorsport, and features high-performance, open-wheel racing cars competing in a series of international races. Governed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), F1 showcases cutting-edge technology, with teams vying for the Constructors’ Championship, and drivers seeking the Drivers’ Championship. Races occur on diverse circuits worldwide, each with unique challenges, from tight street courses to expansive purpose-built tracks.
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Teams, including iconic names like Ferrari and Mercedes, design and build specialized cars, pushing engineering boundaries for speed and aerodynamics. F1’s appeal lies not only in speed but also in strategic pit stops, tire management, and split-second decisions that determine success. The championship season consists of multiple Grand Prix events, culminating in a prestigious finale.
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Why watch brands sponsor F1 teams
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The sport’s global fanbase eagerly follows the drama, triumphs, and rivalries unfolding on the track. With legendary drivers like Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, and the contemporary prowess of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, F1 continues to captivate audiences with its fusion of technology, skill, and thrilling competition, solidifying its status as the epitome of elite motor racing.
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For that reason it makes sense watch makers want to be part of this. Victory’s can also be claimed as theirs (a bit) and the heroic status of the drivers wearing your watch brand is pure marketing.
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Watches related to Formula 1
This TW Steel Nigel Mansell Chronograph is dedicated to one of the most legendary British Formula 1 racing drivers
At the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco, TAG Heuer launches three new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton models
IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team 2023
The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is a new version for this years F1 team
The TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronometer is a new round-shaped carbon and bolder version of the Monza model
60 years ago Fangio won his 5th World Title in F1 and this TAG Heuer Formula 1 Fangio Limited Edition commemorates that moment
Celebrating 25 years of Sauber in the Formula One: this is the Edox Chronorally Sauber F1 Team 25th Anniversary Limited Edition
The Oris Williams 40th Anniversary Limited Edition marks 40 years of the team of Frank Williams in the Formula One
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 No.33 Max Verstappen 2017 Special Edition is a more red version of last year’s Verstappen TAG Heuer
A new chronograph as a tribute to Ayrton Senna: the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Ayrton Senna Limited Edition