Two Formula 1 fans got the surprise of their lives when British racing aces, Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo made quick pit stops at their home to deliver groceries.
26-year-old Giacomo Grechi from Balham and 30-year-old Harriet Pinnington, from Earlsfield, South London couldn’t believe their eyes when they opened the door to the famous McLaren drivers.
Swapping the race track for the road, the once-in-a-lifetime special delivery was to mark the launch of a multi-year global partnership between the instant delivery app Gopuff and the McLaren Formula 1 Team.
Gopuff has joined McLaren’s Formula 1 Team as the Official Instant Delivery Partner.
Bristolian driver, Lando Norris (22) who last week signed a new four-year contract with McLaren and 32-year-old team mate Daniel Ricciardo spent the day dashing around picking and packing items, before racing to deliver the orders in a stunning McLaren supercar.
On opening the door to Lando, Giacomo Grechi said “are all my deliveries going to come like this now? I'd love that.”
The multi-year agreement comes as Gopuff continues its rapid global expansion and will bring together one of the fastest in delivery with one of the most successful teams in motorsport.
“McLaren is an iconic brand focused on delivering premium experiences, much like Gopuff,” said Daniel Folkman, SVP of Business at Gopuff.
“Just as this prestigious race team is known for speed, we are known for delivering fast, seamlessly, and reliably to our customers.
“Being the exclusive instant delivery partner of McLaren’s Race Team creates a new opportunity to connect with our respective fans and customers, and have some fun along the way.”
The partnership will also come to life through unique experiences for fans and customers in select markets.
UK customers who also order on Gopuff before Feb. 20, 2022 will be automatically entered into a prize draw where one lucky customer will get the chance to win the ultimate VIP McLaren Formula 1 race weekend experience, which includes a visit to the McLaren Technology Center, exclusive race viewing, a ride in a McLaren supercar and more exciting experiences. (Customers must meet the minimum order value).
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with Gopuff ahead of the 2022 season” said Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing.
“Gopuff is the pioneer of the instant delivery category in the US, which has seen rapid global expansion over the past year along with remarkable growth in Europe. We look forward to collaborating on campaigns and going racing together.”
Fans can catch a glimpse of Gopuff and McLaren’s partnership in action at key races during the 2022 season, including in the U.S., UK and France, where Gopuff branding will be featured on the race team's iconic cars.
Gopuff created instant commerce and has more than 70 percent market share in the United States (according to YipitData ). The partnership announcement follows a string of successes for Gopuff, which expanded across key markets in the U.S. and launched in Europe late last year—the first move outside of its native U.S.—and is now available in France, as well as more than 15 United Kingdom cities, with more on the horizon.
