Corinthians join Superleague Formula
11 February 2008, Sao Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo giants Corinthians will join Rio rivals Flamengo in the inaugural season of Superleague Formula after becoming the latest club to join the new series.
In a deal facilitated by FMMI, the club will also compete with
European clubs AC Milan, Olympiacos, FC Porto, PSV Eindhoven,
Borussia Dortmund, RSC Anderlecht, FC Basel and Sevilla FC.
With São Paulo also the home of the internationally renowned
Interlagos circuit, the combination of football and motorsport is
an ideal mix for the São Paulo market. FMMI's Dan Fletcher said,
"We are pleased to have helped Superleague Formula secure the
participation of Corinthians in the championship and will continue
to work with them in South America and other markets around the
world."