JCB provides lift to French Grand Prix

The JCB Loadalls and Teletruk at Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet

They have a top speed of only 18 mph, but JCB’s loadalls and teletruks will have a key role at the French Grand Prix this weekend.

Twelve Staffordshire-built JCB Loadalls and Teletruks have been specially commissioned by the track at Circuit Paul Ricard, near Marseilles, to provide safety back up around the circuit.

The fleet will be there to rescue any Formula One cars that break down or spin off over the weekend as Formula 1 returns to France for the first time since 2008.

JCB already has a partnership with Williams Martini Racing, providing sponsorship and other support to the Oxfordshire-based team.

Edd Hood, head of sponsorship at JCB, said: “The JCB brand has a strong reputation throughout Europe and, with our Williams Martini Racing partnership, a great understanding of the demands of Formula One so it makes perfect sense for us to provide this professional trackside back up service.

“Our Loadall and Teletruk machines are industry leading multi-taskers – easily strong enough to lift any Formula One car out of danger yet equally at home on construction sites and farms. We are delighted to support the Le Castellet team as they host the first French Grand Prix in a decade.”

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