Globant Announces Sponsorship of Argentinian Racer Franco Colapinto

• In 2024, the company will support Colapinto in his ambition to compete in the FIA Formula 2 Championship 
• From November 24-26, 2023, Colapinto will also participate in the F2 race at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi with Globant’s support

ABU DHABI – November 24, 2023 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced that it will be sponsoring Franco Colapinto, an Argentine driver, for his debut in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2024.

With Globant’s support, Colapinto will also participate in the F2 race at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, taking place from November 24-26, 2023. On November 28, he will pilot the Williams FW45 in the official Young Driver Test, marking him as the first Argentinian to participate in an official F1 session in more than 20 years.

"As a company that was born in Argentina, we are proud to accompany Franco Colapinto on his major achievement of becoming the first Argentine driver to compete in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in a decade. Moreover, we want to support his ambition to become the next Argentine driver in Formula 1 in the years to come,” said Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant. “As a leading technology company, we are committed to transforming the sports industry, providing solutions to bring fans closer to the game, and elevating the overall experience," said Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant.

At only 20 years old, Franco Colapinto is a rising star in motorsports. He made a significant impact with his debut victory in Formula 4 at 15, and in 2020, he earned the title of “Rookie Champion” in the Formula Renault Eurocup. In 2021, he showcased his talents in sports cars by securing the “Rookie of the Year” title.

Last year, Franco made the leap to International Formula 3, capturing attention with a pole position in his debut qualification. He concluded the season with two wins and three podiums. In 2023, he returned to FIA F3, securing two more victories and three additional podium finishes.

“I am very excited to have Globant on board as I take this important step in my career,” said Argentinian Racer, Franco Colapinto. “I am proud to have such an innovative and forward-thinking company as my partner. I will carry them proudly in my car on the way to F2 wins. Can’t wait to get our journey started!”

Globant is expanding its presence in the world of elite sports organizations, with a portfolio that includes Major League Rugby, FIFA, and the LA Clippers, among others. Founded in 2003, the company is now present in 30 countries with more 27,500 employees worldwide, and is at the forefront of digital transformation, redefining the future of various sports such as soccer, basketball, rugby, and more. 

About Globant

We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet at scale. 

• We have more than 27,500 employees, and are present in 30 countries across 5 continents working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
• We stand among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the world (2023) according to Fortune.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
• We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
   

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