McLaren welcomes on board new sponsor Estrella Galicia 0,0

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McLaren and Estrella Galicia have announced a long-term partnership that will see the Spanish beer company's brand represented on McLaren's F1 cars as well as on the team's drivers.

The collaboration is the first new sponsorship deal announced by the Woking-based outfit this year, and will help Estrella Galicia promote its flagship non-alcoholic beer Estrella Galicia 0,0.

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As a long-time personal sponsor of Carlos Sainz - and also of Marc Marquez in MotoGP - the Spanish company is continuing its support of Sainz as the 24-year-old opens up a new chapter of his career in F1.

"We are delighted to announce this partnership with Estrella Galicia 0,0, which is built on shared values of quality, craft and heritage," says McLaren boss Zak Brown.

"Estrella Galicia 0,0 is a great supporter of our sport and young racing talent, so what better time to join our team than alongside our new and exciting driver line-up.

"I look forward to enjoying a bottle of Estrella Galicia 0,0 at track and seeing our fans do the same."

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.