ExxonMobil Partners With Red Bull Racing

ExxonMobil, the international oil and gas giant, has announced that it will become the official fuel, lubricant and motor oil partner for the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team in 2017. The company will be supplying the Red Bull Racing team with the leading-edge Mobil 1 lubricants and Synergy race fuels. And will be providing engineering support to develop next-generation lubricants to improve race car engines and their gearbox performance.

Commenting on the event, Matt Bergeron, vice president, ExxonMobil Fuels stated, “Red Bull Racing provides a dynamic platform to showcase our advanced, high-performance lubricant and fuels technologies. We are excited about building a relationship with Red Bull Racing’s excellent young drivers who are establishing reputations as competitive racers and who will help showcase our brands to generations of consumers.”

Mobil 1 has been used in more than 100 Grand Prix cars and also won six Formula 1 world drivers’ championships and five Formula 1 world constructors’ championships. Mobil 1's successful involvement in Grand Prix will be further extended through the partnership between ExxonMobil and Red Bull Racing. The Mobil 1 and Esso branding will be prominently displayed on Red Bull Racing race cars, driver overalls, and helmets.

Furthur commenting on the event, Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing said, “Red Bull Racing and Mobil 1 are two global brands that share a passion for racing, performance, and innovation. Mobil 1 has been an iconic brand in Formula 1 for more than 30 years and our new partnership provides us with a unique opportunity to tap into ExxonMobil’s world-class expertise.”