The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Tourbillon RS17 looks like the steering wheel of the 2017 Renault RS17 Formula One car
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
To underline the connection with the Renault Formula One team Bell & Ross releases this Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS17
This Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS17 is the basic version out of three new Bell & Ross models inspired by the steering wheel of a Renault F1 car
A new Formula One season has started. TAG celebrates that moment with this TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Red Bull Racing
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Manchester United Special Edition is for fans of The Devils throughout the world
The Richard Mille RM 50-03 McLaren F1 is the world’s lightest tourbillon split-seconds chronograph
The Edox Chronorally Sauber F1 Limited Edition is inspired by Formula 1 cars as Edox is premium partner of the Sauber F1 team
The watch with the longest name ever: the TAG Heuer Formula One Max Verstappen Youngest Grand Prix Winner Special Edition