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Mercedes-Benz Canada is the official sponsor of the Grand Prix 2010

The Octane Racing Group welcomes Mercedes-Benz Canada as the official sponsor of Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada 2010

The Octane Racing Group and Mercedes-Benz Canada today announced that Mercedes-Benz Canada is an official sponsor and exclusive automotive sponsor of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada 2010, which will take place from June 10 to 13, 2010 in Montreal .

Mercedes-Benz has extremely strong links with the world of racing and motor sports, and the company is pleased to play an integral role in the Canadian Grand Prix the same year and this event is a highly anticipated return to Montreal. Whether on the road or on the track, the principles of Mercedes-Benz design guarantee exceptional performance, impressive handling and inherent security. This results in the vehicles Mercedes-Benz and AMG have won countless successful sales and race wins over the years.

Mercedes-Benz Canada celebrates the Canadian Grand Prix organizing numerous activities close the circuit and off-site for many years. This year, the company is proud to considerably strengthen its involvement and visibility on the site using special opportunites including prominent display of vehicles in the highly complex decision-Elite Suites, and a main exhibition area center of the circuit, which will include a selection of the latest high-performance AMG models, including the new SLS AMG.

In addition, Mercedes-Benz is proud to be a sponsor of the event "Le Grand Soir". The gala opening of the Canadian Grand Prix will be chaired by Bernie Ecclestone and Michael Fortier. Taking place at the Windsor Station Thursday, June 10, it also will celebrate the 60th anniversary of World Championship Formula 1, and all profits received during the evening will be donated to the foundation of the CHU Sainte-Justine and the Foundation of Hopital du Sacre-Coeur de Montreal.

Canadian company established in Montreal, Octane Racing Group Inc. is the promoter of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada under an agreement with Formula One Administration Limited and Formula 1 World Championship Limited (collectively hold the marketing rights F1).

Spectators attending the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada also notice that the vehicles Mercedes-Benz, AMG and smart play a role proeminent in all aspects of the event to the extent that they are driven by personnel responsible for organizing and leaders throughout the weekend. For example, a CLS 63 AMG and C 63 AMG used cars drivers support races, while sport utility vehicles M-Class and GL-Class will be used as a rapid response vehicles. In addition, smart fortwo will be conducted by the organizing committee and several sedans Class C and Class E will also be used by the support staff of the race, including doctors, directors of race, race stewards, coordinators and the safety of members of the security service and hospitality. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter combi 11 spacious seats and efficient fulfill an important function as an official vehicle service vehicle on the circuit and official shuttle bus to journalists.

"We are delighted to have Mercedes-Benz as a key partner for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada and thank this prestigious automaker for their trust and for the enthusiasm he testifies at the location of our event," said Francois Dumontier declare, president of Octane Racing Group Inc. and the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada. "Not only Mercedes-Benz will be a very important supplier for the race portion of our event, but the company also surely delight the crowd throughout the weekend by exposing its spectacular vehicles at the cutting edge of technology . "

"The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada is an extremely important event for the city of Montreal. This is a source of great pride for passionate racing across the country and we are delighted to be a sponsor of this sporting event of World class or the year it makes a comeback, "stated Marcus Breitschwerdt, president and general director of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "Mercedes-Benz is very proud of its glorious racing heritage that began in 1923, and its strong connection with the F1 over several decades. Moreover, it has been 14 years since Mercedes-Benz provides car Security and Official F1 Medical Car. We are excited to contribute to showcase the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada and be in the middle of the action, excitement and tradition associated F1 has in Canada. "

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