The 2021 US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, recently came forward to praise Porsche, the iconic sports car brand that has been one of her principal sponsors. In an exclusive interview, she talked about her love for Taycan, Porsche’s first all-electric sports car. Moreover, the Brit shared how the company has supported her off-court goals. She even revealed details of a driving program she is pursuing with Porsche. Fans found it amusing to dive deeper into Raducanu’s experience with Porsche and her views on e-mobility. Raducanu’s partnership with Porsche goes beyond just driving lessons and car testing.
Emma Raducanu voices her praise for Porsche
When asked about her thoughts on the Taycan, Raducanu couldn’t help but gush about its performance. In the interview with Newsroom Porsche, she said, “I think what Porsche has been able to do with e-mobility is amazing, to produce a very high-performing electric car like the Taycan is a big feat and a sign of the future.”
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The Brit also spoke about the support she has received from Porsche in pursuing her off-court interests. She mentioned a driving program that Porsche has put together for her. It includes track lessons with more advanced sports cars. The program has allowed Raducanu to improve her driving skills. It also helped her to learn about the engineering side of the automobile industry.
The young tennis star expressed her excitement about the opportunities that may arise from this experience. She said, “The goal is to keep progressing and who knows what opportunities it might lead to. I love testing new cars and learning about the engineering side of the industry as well.”
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Raducanu’s love for testing new cars has been a key driving force behind her collaboration with Porsche. But, the German car giant has also been a great support to her on-court goals as well.
Raducanu and her collaboration with the German sports car manufacturer
In 2022, Raducanu tweeted that she has become an official brand ambassador for Porsche. She had expressed her joy and excitement at the opportunity. The Brit said that she was ready for whatever the journey holds for her and the sports car manufacturer. The announcement was accompanied by a picture of Raducanu with a classic 911 Carerra 3.2, worth £27,000.
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Raducanu revealed that Porsche has always been one of her favorite brands. She reminisced about her childhood dreams of one day owning a Porsche and sitting in it all by herself. For her, partnering with a brand that she is passionate about and can identify with is crucial, and the association with Porsche is incredible, given her love for motorsports.