Tissot to sponsor Australian MotoGP

With just over 50 days until Phillip Island circuit welcomes the new era of MotoGP, Tissot has claimed a pole position, with the event to be officially titled the 2013 Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Renowned Swiss watchmaker, Tissot, has been a partner to MotoGP for many years and plays the important role of the Championship’s Official Timekeeper.

Pau Serracanta, Managing Director Commercial Area at Dorna, commented that he was very happy that Tissot is once again supporting the sport with such strength and commitment.

"Tissot is already an established brand in MotoGP and has an important role as the official timekeeper. For years, the names Tissot and MotoGP have gone together, and the fact that it has opted to be the title sponsor of a Grand Prix like Australia strengthens this successful relationship immensely."

Tissot President François Thiébaud was very pleased to further reinforce the brand’s already strong relationship with MotoGP and the sport of motorcycle racing.

"Becoming the title sponsor for the 2013 Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at such a legendary circuit, combined with our timekeeping services, will serve to further highlight the precision and performance of our products to fans all around the world during a key period in the MotoGP World Championship," he added.

Tissot will also continue as the presenter of the “Tissot Pole Position Awards”, where the rider who secures the front of the grid at every MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 race is presented with a special Tissot timepiece.

Chairman of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Ron Walker, was pleased by Tissot’s signing on as the title sponsor for the upcoming Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, particularly with the event celebrating 25 years since the first World Championship race at Phillip Island.

"Tissot is committed to respecting tradition, and at the core of their values are performance, precision and setting new standards, making them the perfect brand fit for everything that the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix encompasses."