News In the race next February in which it will go head to head with the American boat BMW Oracle, Alinghi can count on a new and prestigious partner, Hublot, whose boss, Jean-Claude Biver, is no stranger to remarkable feats. His meeting with Ernesto Bertarelli revealed the many values shared by the brand and Team Alinghi. Both are at the cutting edge of technology in terms of brand new materials and innovations, and are engaged in a constant search for excellence. Partnerships with research and development centres such as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL) reveal a common passion for the quality and precision characterised by "Swissness". The two owners of Alinghi and Hublot also share a vision of work as a team effort, and a respect for tradition.
Hublot has always had close links with the world of yachting - firstly through its name, which means "porthole" in French, through its partnerships with prestigious sailing clubs such as Yacht Club Monaco and Real Club Nautico de Palma, or through sponsorship deals with numerous races and yachts. This new alliance with Alinghi seems the obvious choice for the brand. Next February it will embark on an adventure with all the energy and passion for which it is renowned, in a race taking place in the waters off Ras al-Khaimah, aboard a truly remarkable catamaran.
Hublot will produce an exclusive limited edition watch in the Alinghi colours, made from materials similar to those used in the construction of the yacht itself.
September 14, 2009
