With great excitement, Louis Vuitton joins Formula 1® as an Official Partner in a 10-year agreement that places the House at the heart of this journey of champions. As the prestigious motorsport competition celebrates its 75th anniversary through 2025, Louis Vuitton will play an active role at the most emblematic race destinations, becoming a beacon for athletes and fans alike. Louis Vuitton’s involvement with Formula 1® is part of the LVMH partnership as a new Global Partner, first announced in October 2024. Through a parallel quest for innovation, both Louis Vuitton and Formula 1® constantly push the limits of their universes, and their common values will be showcased as a combined ambition to support triumphant stories.
Furthermore, this partnership represents the shared pursuit of excellence at a time when fashion, culture, entertainment, and sports are converging like never before. In this thrilling year of changes to the driver lineup, Louis Vuitton will have a constant presence across the races including prominent trackside signage, a first for the House at a sporting event. The Trophy Trunk will be presented ahead of races and again when it appears on the podium to honor the winner’s extraordinary achievement.
The next Formula 1® season kicks off on March 13th with the Grand Prix on the 16th in Melbourne, where Louis Vuitton will additionally be the Title Partner of the Formula 1® Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025. Present during key moments, such as the opening ceremony and the podium, Louis Vuitton will continue its tagline “Victory travels in Louis Vuitton”.
Louis Vuitton established an initial link with Formula 1® through a partnership with the Automobile Club de Monaco, that comprised developing and presenting the Trophy Trunk for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de MonacoTM between 2021-2024.
Yet the Louis Vuitton victory Trophy Trunk also stands as the ultimate symbol of triumph across some of the world’s preeminent sports competitions such as FIFA World CupTM, the Ballon d’Or®, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, and the America’s Cup. Like all bespoke Louis Vuitton designs, the Formula 1® Trophy Trunks are being assembled at the historical atelier in Asnières, where some of the first ‘auto trunks’ were produced under the direction of Georges Vuitton (son of Louis Vuitton), who anticipated the rise in demand for cars as early as 1897. Knowing that they would be mounted on the rear of the vehicles and exposed to the elements, he eschewed leather for the creation of a resistant canvas material he called “Vuittonite,” which evolved into the canvas used today.
In keeping with its tradition of travel, Louis Vuitton continued to develop automobile-related designs, and by the 1990s, even organized its own rally first known as the Louis Vuitton Classic Runs, then the Louis Vuitton Classic and Design Awards from 2006.
The House supported competitions and prizes in automobile design, furthering a heritage that acknowledges the complementary expertise of craftmanship and engineering. Today, from the atelier to the paddock, teamwork, precision and innovation are among the values that bridge the two universes and that underscore the relentless quest towards victory. This is why the new Trophy Trunks, covered by the emblematic Monogram of the House, will be emblazoned with the iconic “V”, in a unique local colour scheme for each race against the classic brown background. The surging global popularity of Formula 1® means that more and more people will witness the sport’s iconic and emotional moments, with Louis Vuitton ensuring that every triumph lives on and perpetuates the tradition that marks new milestones, each time confirming that “Victory travels in Vuitton.”
“I am immensely proud of this partnership between Louis Vuitton and Formula 1® with our shared ambition to always strive for innovation, craft and precision. The synergy of our two worlds is echoed in the savoir faire of our ateliers and garages, artisans, and engineers, while celebrating the outstanding performance of champion drivers around the world who embark on a journey of excellence with every race” says Pietro Beccari, Chairman and CEO, Louis Vuitton.
“We are thrilled to welcome Louis Vuitton as Title Partner for our first 2025 race. This is a partnership between two global icons linked first and foremost by their great passion for innovation, excellence and creativity, which makes them two exceptional timeless stories. The entry of Louis Vuitton not only enhances the experience of our sport, but celebrates the union of luxury, craftsmanship, and the highest expression of automotive competition. 2025 will be an epic year for Formula 1 and I am proud to start it with our passionate partners at Louis Vuitton” says Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO, Formula 1®.
