Title sponsor for London ePrix announced

European payment provider Visa has been announced as the official title sponsor of the finale of the 2014/15 Formula E season in London. The final two rounds of the season will take place round London's Battersea Park on the 27th and 28th of June.

The event will be known as the '2015 Formula E Visa London ePrix' and will see the first Champion of the all-electric series crowned. Visa Europe will continue its focus on putting fans at the heart of the race, and plans exciting content, both for fans online and those at Battersea Park.

As part of the deal, the 'Visa Fastest Lap' trophy has been introduced. This will be awarded to the driver with the fastest lap in both of the races during the weekend.

Mark Antipof, Chief Officer, Sales and Marketing at Visa Europe said: “At Visa Europe we see this truly collaborative partnership with Formula E as a chance to project our shared passion for innovation. Increasing our current support of this evolutionary sport through the UK finale race is the perfect opportunity to enhance our commitment and engage with fans by putting them at the heart of the action.”

Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E, added: “We’re delighted to be announcing the next stage in our partnership with Visa Europe and for them to become the title sponsor of our climatic London events. Like Formula E, Visa is focused on putting fans at the heart of the race and we’re sure their innovative approach will help us produce a fantastic event and a great spectacle for the British public.”

The Visa London ePrix takes place on the 27th & 28th June, and tickets are available now at the Formula E website.

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