Tokyo — Bosch Corporation has signed an agreement with GTA Co., Ltd. (Chairman: Masaaki Bandoh, hereinafter "GTA") to continue its sponsorship of the SUPER GT, one of the largest automobile races in Japan. Bosch had previously signed an agreement to act as an official sponsor of the race from 2020 to 2022, and will continue to supply common components for all 15 cars of the GT500 Class of the SUPER GT series for three years from 2023 to 2025. In addition, the Bosch logo will be visible on all 15 GT500 Class cars, among others.

[Outline of Sponsorship Agreement]
Period: Three years from 2023 to 2025
Details: 1. Supply of common components to GT500 cars
Multi-display, engine control unit, power box, injector, high-pressure pump, wiper motor, various sensors, etc.
2. Bosch logo display
All 15 GT500 Class cars of the SUPER GT series, safety cars and First Rescue Operation cars, programs and posters, podium backboards, etc.

Commenting on the renewal of the agreement, Klaus Meder, president and representative director of Bosch Corporation said, "We are very pleased to be able to extend our official sponsorship agreement for an additional three years. Bosch will continue to contribute to furthering progression of motorsports in Japan by providing components for the GT500 Class of the SUPER GT series."

GTA chairman Masaaki Bandoh added, "Through this partnership, SUPER GT and Bosch, a world-class company will work together to contribute to the promotion and further development of motorsports. We are delighted and feel the great significance of this partnership as it will enable us to examine and promote carbon neutrality together with Bosch, a company that is addressing environmental issues with clear goals and strategies for sustainability."

Bosch has long been supplying components for vehicles competing in car races since 1901. By providing products that are stable and that can endure harsh racing environments, Bosch not only contributes to the further development of motorsports, but also to the enhancement of technical capabilities in developing safer and more efficient products.

In 2023, SUPER GT is scheduled to hold a total of eight races, starting with the race at the Okayama International Circuit on April 15 and 16, 2023.

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