FORMULA E ANNOUNCES VODAFONE BUSINESS AS OFFICIAL RACE PARTNER OF 2025 HANKOOK BERLIN E-PRIX AND ASSOCIATE PARTNER OF CHANGE. ACCELERATED. LIVE: LONDON

LONDON, UK. TUE 8 JULY 2025 – Formula E and Vodafone Business today announced a dynamic new partnership, uniting two leaders committed to innovation and shaping a sustainable future. This collaboration designates Vodafone, a global technology communications leader, as an Official Race Partner of the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix and an Associate Partner of Change. Accelerated. Live: London, Formula E’s influential thought leadership forum.

The partnership strengthens Formula E’s expanding ecosystem of world-class partners who are using the global platform of electric motorsport to champion sustainability, accelerate technological innovation, and inspire positive change.

As the Official Telecommunications Partner of the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix, Vodafone will demonstrate how  its business connectivity and innovative digital services are empowering enterprises of all sizes at one of the most iconic races on the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar. 

Held at Berlin’s historic Tempelhof Airport Circuit, the event will also serve as a platform for Vodafone to activate across TV-visible, digital, and fan-facing promotional assets, as well as host key customers and stakeholders for a premium hospitality experience in the series’ VIP EMOTION Club.

Vodafone’s partnership includes exclusive branding rights across the Berlin race weekend, with prominent trackside presence and integration across Formula E’s digital ecosystem. It reinforces Vodafone’s position as a purpose-led brand: one that empowers people, helps protect the planet, and maintains trust.

Throughout the weekend, Vodafone will unlock B2B networking opportunities and immersive race-day experiences for its guests. These will highlight how it is harnessing the power of connectivity to drive a more sustainable and inclusive digital future.

In addition to the Berlin race, Vodafone will serve as Associate Partner of Change. Accelerated. Live: London – Formula E’s summit for sustainability, sport and technology – where the company will contribute to the agenda through featured speaker participation. This will enable Vodafone to spotlight its role as a changemaker in delivering innovative technology that drives lower-carbon solutions and societal progress.

Tiziana Di Gioia, Chief Revenue Officer, Formula E, said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Vodafone as a key partner across two of our most influential platforms – the 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix and Change. Accelerated. Live. Their purpose-driven approach and ambition to connect people while protecting the planet aligns perfectly with Formula E’s mission. Together, we’re creating standout moments on and off the track that resonate with fans, business leaders, and communities alike.”

Amanda Jobbins, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone Business Group, said:

“Partnering with Formula E reflects Vodafone’s purpose to build a more connected, sustainable future. The 2025 Hankook Berlin E-Prix gives us the opportunity to showcase our technology, engage with fans and customers, and immerse ourselves in the electric energy of the championship. At Change. Accelerated. Live in London, we’ll share with business leaders, experts and customers alike how we’re enabling progress through connectivity, innovation and collaboration.”

BERLIN TEMPELHOF AIRPORT, GERMANY – MAY 11: Edoardo Mortara, Mahindra Racing, Mahindra M9Electro, leads Stoffel Vandoorne, DS Penske, DS E-Tense FE23, Jean-Eric Vergne, DS Penske, DS E-Tense FE23, Sergio Sette Camara, ERT Formula E Team, ERT X24, and the rest of the field at the start during the Berlin ePrix I at Berlin Tempelhof Airport on Saturday May 11, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sam Bagnall / LAT Images) – Credit: Formula E

 

About Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship: 

As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport-certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation.  

The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities is united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and the planet.

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About ABB: 

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com 

About Vodafone:

Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company.

We serve over 340 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 15 countries with investments in a further five and partners in over 40 more. Our undersea cables transport around a sixth of the world’s internet traffic, and we are developing a new direct-to-mobile satellite communications service to connect areas without coverage. 

Vodafone runs one of the world’s largest IoT platforms, with 205 million IoT connections, and we provide financial services to around 88 million customers across seven African countries – managing more transactions than any other provider.

From the seabed to the stars, Vodafone’s purpose is to keep everyone connected.

For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com follow us on X at @VodafoneGroup or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/vodafone.

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