The British American Racing team announced a new long-term agreement with computer company Acer on Friday. The deal, which comes into effect from this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, will see Acer become a corporate partner of the team, as well as their official computer hardware supplier.

"I am delighted to welcome Acer to the team," said BAR boss Dave Richards in a press release. "State-of-the-art technology and its reliable application are critical in the demanding environment of Formula One. Acer will, without doubt, make a significant contribution to driving BAR to the front of the field."

Meanwhile, Gianfranco Lanci, president of Acer Europe, commented: "We were extremely impressed with the team's (BAR's) commitment to succeeding in Formula One and the outstanding service they provide to team partners. We look forward to a long and successful relationship."

Established in 1976, Acer is Europe's fifth largest mobile PC vendor and also has operations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas.