It was sponsored by Moët & Chandon from 1982 to 1996, and by Raab Karcher from 1997 to 1999.
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Maurice Lacroix took over the sponsorship in 2000, and for a period the event was known as the Maurice Lacroix-Trophy.
It was named after Viktor, Herzog von Ratibor (1818–93), who served as chairman of German racing's Union-Club.