Luxury watch brands are increasingly viewing Formula 1 partnerships as essential to their brand storytelling, with timing and precision narratives providing natural alignment with motorsport.
ReadingExpect Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet to announce F1 partnerships within 12 months. The sponsorship market for F1 is now competing with the luxury watch market for the same customer conversation.
WatchMid-tier Swiss brands (Zenith, TAG Heuer, Omega) will announce grid partnerships or driver relationships in Q2 2026.