AUSTIN, Texas – For this weekend's running of the United States Grand Prix, four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel will wear a specially designed USA and Austin themed helmet on Friday for free practice and Saturday for qualifying.
The INFINITI Red Bull Racing driver chose the winning design from hundreds of entries submitted from around the United States as part of a design competition run by INFINITI across its social media channels. Hosted on www.infiniti-gp.com, fans were invited to encapsulate and illustrate Vettel's passion and performance in their designs, and it was the work of Rolf Carsjens of Albuquerque, New Mexico that the INFINITI Director of Performance selected as the winning design.
INFINITI has flown Rolf and his wife Sheilagh to the United States Grand Prix where they will spend the weekend enjoying VIP hospitality, including getting a tour of the INFINITI Red Bull Racing garage and meeting Sebastian Vettel.
"I'm a die-hard fan of Sebastian Vettel," said Carsjens. "His performance and professionalism as a young Formula One Driver is incredible. I also like his personality: He seems to be so humble and down to earth. I'm looking really forward to meeting Sebastian in person."
The German-born Carsjens added: "The inspiration for my design emanated from the love to my American born wife, my family in both the United States and in Germany, and to the fellow men in all countries and the music which connects every individual on the planet."
About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in approximately 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan and the United States. Production in China and Europe will start soon along with the expansion of the brand's portfolio.
As the Title Partner and Vehicle Performance Partner of INFINITI Red Bull Racing, INFINITI has a far-reaching technical collaboration with the Formula One team, and Sebastian Vettel, its four-time World Champion driver, serves as INFINITI's Director of Performance.
More information about INFINITI, its Total Ownership Experience® and its industry leading technologies can be found at www.infiniti.com. For the latest news on INFINITI, visit INFINITINews.com, "like" INFINITI on Facebook or follow the brand on Twitter @INFINITIUSA. For interesting content on INFINITI in Formula One visit: www.infiniti-gp.com, www.youtube.com/INFINITIGP or follow on Twitter @INFINITIGP.
About INFINITI in Formula One
INFINITI, the premium automotive brand, starts the 2013 season as Title Partner and Vehicle Performance Partner of INFINITI Red Bull Racing. With a deepened technical collaboration across people, process and technologies, an 'open door' approach is enabling both sides to access a pool of innovation, new technologies and R&D resources in the shared pursuit of precision and performance.
Since the partnership's inception in 2011 it has already seen the launch of the INFINITI FX Vettel Edition and product development input from Sebastian Vettel and test driver Sebastien Buemi for the all-new INFINITI Q50 premium sports saloon. INFINITI continues to be the most visible automotive brand in Formula One, and the deepened partnership will ensure closer alignment on an increasing number of future team collaborations.
For interesting content on INFINITI in Formula One visit: www.infiniti-gp.com, www.youtube.com/INFINITIGP or follow on Twitter @INFINITIGP.
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For further information on INFINITI in Formula One, contact:
Tom Foy
INFINITI Performance Team
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Shadee Malekafzali
INFINITI Performance Team USA
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INFINITI Motor Company Ltd., Hong Kong
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Nathalie Greve
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INFINITI Motor Company Ltd., Hong Kong
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For INFINITI USA Communications, contact:
Kyle Bazemore
Senior Manager, INFINITI Product Communications USA
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Mobile: 615 739 8404
Email: kyle.bazemore@infiniti.com
