Aston Martin signs a new partnership with OMP
OMP, a brand of the Racing Force group, will provide the racing equipment for the drivers and mechanics of the Aston Martin team starting from this season, announced the British team.
Aston Martin and the Italian brand OMP, manufacturer of safety equipment for motorsport, have announced a partnership in which OMP becomes the new official supplier of racing equipment for the Formula 1 team.
Starting from the 2024 Formula 1 season, OMP will provide Aston Martin drivers with products such as the high-end ONE-SL racing suit, along with custom-made gloves, shoes, and underwear to meet their safety, performance, and comfort requirements, states the press release.
The mechanics will also be equipped and protected by OMP gear, including specific fire-resistant suits and shoes designed for competition, as stated in the press release.
Aston Martin has also revealed that the new OMP racing equipment will be unveiled during the launch of the British team’s future single-seater, the AMR24, which will take place on February 12th.
We are pleased to announce the start of a new partnership with OMP, a leading brand of Racing Force Group.@ompracing will supply racewear for our drivers and mechanics from 2024.
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— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) January 29, 2024
Andy Stevenson, Sports Director of Aston Martin, spoke following this announcement. “The team is thrilled to begin a multi-year partnership with OMP, a global leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of racing equipment,” he said.
In a sport where every detail matters, we share a commitment to uncompromising performance and safety at all levels, and we are confident that our drivers and mechanics will benefit from OMP’s cutting-edge racing equipment as we enter the upcoming season.
Stephane Cohen, co-CEO of the Racing Force group, of which OMP is a part, commented on this announcement. The story of the OMP brand in Formula 1, the pinnacle of motor racing, began over forty years ago, and it now continues with this new partnership with the prestigious Formula 1 team Aston Martin.
« We have made available all the know-how and experience of our R&D department to provide cutting-edge equipment in terms of comfort, lightweight, and performance. The products will also enhance the team’s visual identity, he concluded.
The brand OMP equips dozens of teams in motorsports such as Williams in Formula 1, Iron Lynx and WRT in endurance racing, as well as Juncos Hollinger Racing and the new team of Romain Grosjean in IndyCar.
