FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's Largest Automotive
Retailer, announced on May
20th that it has partnered with McLaren-Honda to
sponsor Fernando Alonso, two-time
Formula One Champion, in his first ever Indy 500® race. For the
101st Running of the Indianapolis 500®, McLaren-Honda has a limited
time partnership with Andretti Autosport, a current partner of
AutoNation.
Fernando Alonso is one of the
youngest champions in F1 history. The 35-year-old driver will miss
the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco on May 28
to run the Indy 500® instead. Currently, there are five drivers
that hold both Formula One World Championship and Indy 500® titles.
Alonso wants to not only join this elite group, but go on to win a
Triple Crown; Grand Prix of Monaco, Indy 500®, and Le Mans races.
Fernando will be racing in the No. 29 car. Sponsoring Fernando
closes the loop for AutoNation, which currently sponsors two
Andretti Autosport drivers; long-time teammate and Indy 500®
Champion, Ryan Hunter-Reay (No. 28)
and another newcomer, Jack Harvey
(No. 50).
"We are excited to announce this partnership with McLaren-Honda
and Fernando Alonso and his historic
entrance into the 101st Indy 500®. We wish Fernando
great success," said Mike Jackson,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer AutoNation.
McLaren Technology Group Executive Director Zak Brown added: "To take the McLaren name back
to Indianapolis, and to do it with
no less a driver than Fernando
Alonso is an incredible honor. We are all looking forward to
our partnership with AutoNation as we embark on our epic adventure
to race in this weekend's historic 101st Indy 500®."
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, through its
bold leadership, innovation and its comprehensive brand extensions,
is transforming the automotive industry. As of March 31, 2017, AutoNation owned and operated 372
new vehicle franchises from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold 11
million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this
milestone. AutoNation's success is driven by a commitment to
delivering a peerless experience through customer-focused sales and
service processes. Through its Drive Pink initiative, AutoNation is
committed to drive out cancer, create awareness and support
critical research. AutoNation continues to be a proud supporter of
the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other cancer-related
charities.
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www.autonationdrive.com, www.twitter.com/autonation,
www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, www.facebook.com/autonation, and
www.facebook.com/CEOMikeJackson, where AutoNation discloses
additional information about the Company, its business, and its
results of operations.
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