New sponsor for MF1

MF1 Racing, the Formula One team owned and operated by the Midland Group, is pleased to announce that leading F1 news and information website F1Racing.net will support the team's inaugural World Championship season.

In addition to continuing its sponsorship of driver Christijan Albers, F1Racing.net will back the Dutchman's new team as it prepares to unveil its new MF1 Toyota M16 race car at Silverstone tomorrow.

"The internet become a vital communications tool for all F1 teams and it's great for us to have the backing of one of the most popular F1 news sites," said Colin Kolles, Managing Director of MF1 Racing.

"This promises to be an exciting first season for Midland Formula One and we are glad that F1Racing.net will be along to provide first-class coverage of our team, our drivers and, of course, our brand-new car."

MF1 driver Christijan Albers commented, "There is a positive feeling within the team about the new M16. I'm confident we'll be able to achieve some good results this season and I'm looking forward to continuing to share the experience with all my fans in my very own column at F1Racing.net."

"Making a mark in Formula One is incredibly difficult and we are proud to back MF1 Racing in its first season," added Jeroen Huis in't Veld, Chief Executive Officer of F1Racing.net.

F1Racing.net is one of the internet's most popular Formula One websites and offers readers the latest news in eight languages. Its logo will appear on the drivers' helmets and Albers' merchandise.

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