The agency, now part of Publicis Media, was appointed in October 2017 to devise new versions of Formula1.com, as well as iOS and Android mobile apps, to broaden the sport's digital reach.
Digitas was tasked with creating F1’s first "experience-led platform", offering fans real-time access to content including lap-by-lap coverage of Grand Prix, video highlights, car telemetry and driver tracker visualisations, and key statistics about drivers and teams.
The new platform began rolling out last week, and has , with some praising its design while others have bemoaned changes to UX and features.
The work was led by a team including creative technology director Rafe Blandford, client delivery director Brad Dyson, creative director Aran Burtenshaw, user experience director Sam Padmore, creative technology strategist Fiora Macpherson, and senior project manager Christine Fong.
Frank Arthofer, global head of digital and licensing at F1, said: "Since appointing Digitas in October 2017, our ambition has been to extend the brand’s digital ecosystem and use the most cutting-edge technology to provide the best user experience and digital publishing platform possible. This first phase of delivery supports our transition from a sports brand with a website to an integrated sports business, undoubtedly, captivating this and the next generation of F1 fans."
Dani Bassil, chief executive at Digitas, added: "Part of our aim as an agency is to create wonderful digital experiences and products that go beyond the expected. Our work with Formula One extends the brand into digital, meaning that, for the first-time, fans and enthusiasts will have a cohesive experience across all platforms."
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