With immediate effect, DHL has been appointed a Global Partner ofFormula One(TM) in the logistics category. As part of itspartnership, DHL will set up a logistics centre offering a special 24hour Express Service within the circuit at each Grand Prix event.

"As a leading company in their field, DHL fits well with FormulaOne(TM) as both strive to achieve a combination of teamwork, speedand efficiency" said Bernie Ecclestone.

As the world's largest racing sport, Formula One(TM) offers astrong communication platform in the sports sector. This year, arecord of 18 races will take place in 16 countries on six differentcontinents. Becoming a Global Partner of Formula One(TM) thereforeoffers an ideal communication platform to strengthen and increaseawareness of the DHL brand.

This agreement comes in an important year in Formula One's(TM)history, as for the first time races take place in the Middle East,in Bahrain and in the People's Republic of China, in Shanghai(September 24-26).