McLaren and Canon Europe are pleased to announce a multi-year extension to their current partnership, which will see Canon Europe continue as the Official Supplier of Imaging Solutions to the West McLaren Mercedes Formula One team.

As the Official Supplier of Imaging Solutions, Canon Europe has supplied the West McLaren Mercedes team with the fastest and most accurate imaging solutions for their track side operations in the team’s new Communications Centre, which makes its debut at this weekend’s San Marino Formula One Grand Prix.

‘It’s always satisfying when our Partners want to extend their relationship with the company,’ said Ron Dennis, Chairman and CEO of the TAG McLaren Group. ‘Canon Europe is becoming the world leader in their market sector and we are looking forward to continue to utilise their advanced technology. Canon has been an essential Partner in providing leading edge technological equipment to our new Communications Centre which allows the West McLaren Mercedes team to enhance internal and external communication at the track.’

‘Our Partnership with the West McLaren Mercedes team has been and continues to be successful,’ said Hajime Tsuruoka, President and CEO of Canon Europe. ‘Canon is a company committed to research and development and our Partnership with West McLaren Mercedes provides us with a great platform for showcasing not only the imaging products and solutions of today, but also more importantly those of tomorrow.’

When Canon became the Official Supplier of Imaging Solutions to the West McLaren Mercedes Formula One team the relationship marked the return of Canon Europe to Formula One after a seven-year break.

For further information please contact:

Ellen Kolby
Media Communications Manager
McLaren
T: +44 1483 711311
F: +44 1483 711448
E: media@mclaren.com