Mercedes GP signs Petronas as title sponsor
Mercedes GP released a concept image of what the 2010 livery may look like
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Mercedes GP has announced it has signed a long-term sponsorship deal with Malaysian oil company Petronas.
Petronas originally sponsored the BMW Sauber team and has been linked to the new Lotus Racing outfit, which will make a return to grand prix racing in 2010.
But, the Malaysian firm has now announced it will be the title sponsor for Mercedes GP from 2010 onwards, when the team will be vying to defend its constructors' championship title, which is clinched under the guise of Brawn GP in 2009.
The team has released a concept image of the Petronas livery, but the final version will be unveiled at the outfit's car launch in January, before their 2010 contender hits the track for the first time at the Valencia test in February.
"Everyone at Mercedes GP is delighted to confirm out long-term agreement with Petronas," said team principal Ross Brawn.
"Our plans for the new season are progressing well, as is the development of our 2010 challenger.
"We look forward to seeing the car run in the new Silver Arrows and Petronas livery at Valencia."
Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug added: "Mercedes-Benz and Petronas will work together both on and off the track.
"Petronas' home base in Kuala Lumpur is in a fast-growing region for the automotive industry, which makes this new partnership even more valuable."