To overcome the restrictive Arab laws that impose a ban on advertising alcohol, in the Saudi Arabian GP Ferrari transforms the well-known Peroni beer sponsor into Tifosi on the drivers’ SF-24s
Ferrari In fact, the sponsor “changes” for the Saudi Arabian GP Peroni was transformed into Fans which will make its appearance on the sides of the SF-24. After the first round of the season, Formula 1 immediately stops in Saudi Arabia where the 20 single-seaters will be awaiting the challenging city circuit of Jeddah. The weekend opened up, as in Bahrain, on Thursday, with the first free practice session which will also lead to the race on Saturday. A positive response is expected from the new born SF-24, where it left in the first round of the season glimpse great potential. Certainly on sidepod of the two Ferraris we will not see the Peroni alcoholic brand but there will be even more fans of the red on the Jeddah circuit.
Peroni becomes Tifosi: this is why Ferrari took precautions for the Saudi Arabian GP
There are legal reasons behind the choice to replace the sponsor Peroni. In fact, in Saudi Arabia Advertising and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Not bad for the Prancing Horse who adopted a pretty good trick. Making the fans of the red car feel even closer to the team on the Saudi circuit will certainly be a further boost for Charles Leclerc e Oliver Bearmanthe latter making his debut in the category due to appendicitis which will prevent him from competing Carlos Sainz to take to the track in qualifying. We will find out whether the “new” sponsor is a good omen or not for the Maranello team in a few hours when the track and the stopwatch do the talking.
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