Business Wire

PUMA Celebrates its 75th Anniversary and Rich History in Motorsport

3.3.2023 16:16:00 EET | Business Wire | Press release

Share

Sports company PUMA kicked off the 2023 Formula 1 season with a special panel discussion to celebrate its legacy in Motorsport culture and discuss the importance of innovations in racewear production. It was the first of a series of events to mark PUMA’s 75th anniversary.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230303005219/en/

To view this piece of content from mms.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.

Panel Talk ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season to celebrate PUMAs legacy in Motorsport culture. (Photo: Business Wire)

Founded in 1948, PUMA has been at the forefront of innovation throughout its history, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in performance, functionality, and design. PUMA's rich history in motorsport dates back to 2001, when JORDAN GRAND PRIX became the first Formula 1 racing team that PUMA supplied with both footwear and clothing. Since then, PUMA has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the sport, including Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, and produced the best product for the best teams like Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, Scuderia Ferrari and Red Bull Racing.

The panel talk was held in Bahrain on March 1 and was moderated by Noemi de Miguel, a sports journalist and television presenter for DAZN together with experts — Thomas Josnik (Global Director Motorsport, PUMA), Mick Schumacher (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Reserve driver), Gregor Huebner (Senior Manager Sports Marketing Motorsport, PUMA) and Maurizio Sicco (Consultant in Motorsport racewear, PUMA) — they explored PUMA’s milestones in motorsport, discussed racing products from different eras, and spoke about what motorsport represents today.

PUMA’s latest racing shoes, SPEEDCAT PRO, were designed based on functionality to support drivers in their high performance on track. Years of innovation and technology packed into a single shoe, the SPEEDCAT PRO uses state of the art materials for racing. The upper and lining are made of lightweight fabric for speed, comfort, and of course fire protection. To guarantee absolute control of the pedals, the SPEEDCAT PRO comes with a low-profile rubber outsole and an EVA wedge provides just the right amount of comfort while keeping the shoe light and nimble. The SPEEDCAT PRO was built in compliance with the latest FIA Homologation Regulations for Safety Equipment (FIA Standard 8856-2018) for the best protection in racing. The SPEEDCAT PRO also includes several design elements that pay homage to PUMA's racing heritage.

“PUMA is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year and also our legacy in motorsport industry”, said Thomas Josnik Global Director Motorsport at PUMA. “Innovation, speed, and technology have always been at the heart of everything we do, and this event is a tribute to our commitment to pushing boundaries and driving change in the industry.”

The event was an exciting first step in this year of celebration of 75 years of PUMA's past, present, and future in motorsport, highlighting the brand's commitment to excellence and innovation in racewear.

Event recap (YouTube): HERE
Event pictures: HERE
PUMA 75 Lewis Hamilton Interview: HERE

PUMA
PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling, and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports. It collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 18,300 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.

To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.

Contact information

PUMA
Gudrun Cämmerer
Teamhead Global Brand PR
gudrun.caemmerer@puma.com

About Business Wire

For more than 50 years, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.

Subscribe to releases from Business Wire

Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Latest releases from Business Wire

Peter Rauch Named President of Mountain Hardwear11.9.2026 02:00:00 EEST | Press release

Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, today announced that Peter Rauch will be the new President of the Mountain Hardwear brand. Mountain Hardwear's mission is to encourage and equip people to seek wilder paths. With over 30 years of wild wisdom, Mountain Hardwear continues to offer premium technical apparel, accessories and equipment products for climbers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, and trail athletes. Troy Sicotte will transition to a new role as Global Vice President, Sales for Mountain Hardwear. Mr. Rauch transitions from his current role as General Manager of Columbia Brand North America and brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience across the Columbia family of brands, deep industry knowledge and a genuine passion for the outdoors. "Throughout his career, Peter has built strong cross-functional partnerships, developed high-performing teams, and delivered meaningful business re

CORRECTING and REPLACING Netskrt to Showcase Media Over QUIC Work with Oracle at IBC 202611.9.2026 00:45:00 EEST | Press release

Please replace paragraphs 8 and 10 with the new paragraphs. The updated release reads: NETSKRT TO SHOWCASE MEDIA OVER QUIC WORK WITH ORACLE AT IBC 2026 Netskrt and Oracle to demonstrate end-to-end MOQ delivery and discuss the future of low-latency live streaming Netskrt, an independent content delivery network built for high-concurrency streaming events, today announced that it will showcase its work to advance Media Over QUIC (MOQ) at IBC 2026, taking place Sept. 11-14 at RAI Amsterdam. As part of the event, Netskrt will demonstrate with Oracle how independently operated CDN infrastructure can participate in a coordinated MOQ delivery path designed to bring live media closer to viewers. MOQ is an emerging IETF effort designed to support low-latency media delivery at scale, with live streaming among its primary use cases. Its relay-based architecture enables media to move through distributed infrastructure closer to audiences, creating new possibilities for reducing latency while effic

Rajant and Nokia Announce Collaboration to Deliver Integrated Networking Technology and Distributed Edge AI Platform for Mission-Critical Enterprises10.9.2026 21:28:00 EEST | Press release

Rajant Corporation and Nokia announce a collaboration to integrate Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh® networking technology and Cowbell distributed computing AI platform with the Nokia Cognitive Operations platform, a ruggedized multi-access edge AI platform for mission-critical operations. This collaboration will deliver unique benefits to unify mission-critical connectivity, distributed edge intelligence, and cognitive operational capabilities for mining, ports, public safety, oil and gas, defense, and other industrial sectors operating in demanding environments. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260910577329/en/ Rajant Kinetic Mesh® + Rajant Health Cowbell distributed edge AI platform bring resilient connectivity and intelligence to mission-critical operations. “By collaborating with Rajant, Nokia is bringing together our Cognitive Operations platform with proven Kinetic Mesh networking to deliver resilient, intelligent

The LYCRA Company Makes NSC Safety Congress & Expo Debut10.9.2026 20:45:00 EEST | Press release

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced its inaugural exhibition at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo, being held September 14-16 in Indianapolis. The company also marks the North American debut of its “FIBERS THATWORK” portfolio of innovative solutions for workwear, uniforms, and protective apparel. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260910402207/en/ The LYCRA Company will debut its FIBERS THAT WORK portfolio at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis, highlighting fiber technologies engineered to enhance comfort, durability, visibility, and protection in workwear and protective apparel. "Comfort is fundamental to workwear performance," said Tara Maurer-Mackay, product category director, branded specialty products at The LYCRA Company. "Our innovations help workers adapt to changing conditions throughout the

Turning Up the Heat: ProAmpac Helps Power Circle K’s Flamin’ Hot ® Boneless Chicken Wings Launch10.9.2026 19:12:00 EEST | Press release

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its role in supporting Circle K's launch of Flamin' Hot® Boneless Chicken Wings, created in partnership with PepsiCo/Frito-Lay. Designed to address key challenges in hot food packaging, ProAmpac's custom fiber-based tray helps maintain food quality, improve shelf appeal, and enhance the consumer experience. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260910495607/en/ Flamin' Hot Chicken Bites Circle K sought a better way to merchandise its Flamin’ Hot® Boneless Chicken Wings while addressing several performance challenges, including heat retention, moisture loss, and grease resistance, while extending hot hold time. ProAmpac responded with a custom tray designed specifically for the recipe and portion size, demonstrating its flexibility in meeting unique customer design and performance requirements. Working from PepsiCo’s initial br

In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.

Visit our pressroom
World GlobeA line styled icon from Orion Icon Library.HiddenA line styled icon from Orion Icon Library.Eye