Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has made Brawn GP an offer to upgrade their association to become the F1 team’s principal sponsor.
Branson’s Virgin Group joined forces with the newly formed F1 team through an initial sponsorship deal just before the Australian Grand Prix and early success has seen Brawn’s popularity rise.
Team principal Ross Brawn confirmed discussions were still ongoing, adding: ‘We are looking to try and develop a bigger, longer-term relationship.