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Spyker signs major new sponsor

The Spyker MF1 team today announced it has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Leaseplan, starting with the 2007 season. The deal values several millions it has been said.

The LeasePlan logo will appear on all of the team's race cars and drivers' overalls together with branding on all other official partner locations. During this time Spyker's factory race team, Spyker Squadron, will also carry LeasePlan branding throughout all of their races, tests and events. LeasePlan branding will first be seen on the Spyker MF1 Team's cars at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix.

LeasePlan Netherlands, established in 1963, is a market leader in operational car leasing in the Netherlands with a total fleet of approximately 130,000 vehicles.

Colin Kolles, MF1's Team Principal said "This is a great partnership for the team, not only will LeasePlan be with us from the start of our Spyker MF1 Team adventure but as an official supplier they will be actively involved in the achievements of the team. LeasePlan has recognised our vision and shares the determination needed to make Spyker MF1 Team a success in 2007 and beyond.

Edward Vis, Commercial Director LeasePlan NL, said: "With the arrival of Spyker MF1 Team The Netherlands will finally have their own team in the Formula 1 World Championship. This is a fantastic venture and we are very proud to become an Official Sponsor of Spyker MF1 Team. I have listened to the ambitions of Victor Muller, Michiel Mol and Colin Kolles and have no doubt that what they are planning to achieve will be both exciting and hugely beneficial to LeasePlan Netherlands."

The sponsorship between LeasePlan and Spyker MF1 Team was facilitated by Gr8industries, brand and marketing agency in the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg).

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