LONDON (Dec. 2, 2010)—The organizers of the British Formula 3 International Series have extended their race tire supply and sponsorship contract with Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Europe Ltd. through the end of the 2014 season.
Cooper took over the supply contract and sponsorship of British F3 in 2009 from its Avon Tyres brand, which previously had been sole supplier to the series for 25 years. British F3 considers itself a “stepping stone” to Formula 1 and counts among its “graduates” four current Grand Prix racers, including 2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button.
Financial details of the contract were not disclosed.