Mercedes Formula 1 team Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS has announced that it is the official messaging partner of WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging app.
The new partnership was announced exclusively via the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team WhatsApp Channel. Signed ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the partnership aims to provide fans with fun surprises with special content planned throughout the weekend.
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team CEO and Team Manager Toto Wolff said WhatsApp plays an important role in communication and they look forward to working with WhatsApp and sharing their stories in innovative and original ways. Will Cathcart, president of WhatsApp, said: "We are impressed by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team's trust in WhatsApp for the organization's operations and are proud of the innovative partnership that will bring the two brands together to connect teams and fans."