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  • Mobil becomes performance sponsor for Indian Racing Festival 2024 edition

    Mobil becomes performance sponsor for Indian Racing Festival 2024 edition

    Mumbai: The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) has onboarded  Mobil, a name in the world of motor oils, as the performance sponsor for the 2024 season. This collaboration will see high-performance engine oils of Mobil elevating the fast-growing motorsport sector by powering the high-speed cars of the IRF with their advanced lubricants, delivering unmatched performance and reliability as the six teams in the Indian Racing League (IRL) and eight teams in the Formula four Indian Championship (F4IC) will be competing against each other.

    Powered by Mobil 1 5w – 40, a full synthetic engine oil helps deliver excellent all-around performance to Formula 4 cars. Its triple action power has a track record of providing exceptional cleaning power and wear protection both on and off the track

    “Mobil’s exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication to innovation seamlessly align with IRF’s mission to deliver extraordinary racing experiences. By integrating Mobil’s superior lubricants and motor oils, we will ensure that our cars perform at their peak, delivering an exhilarating spectacle for our fans while upholding the highest safety standards throughout the Indian Racing Festival season,” said IRF chairman and managing director of Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL), promoters Akhilesh Reddy.

    Mobil, a flagship brand under ExxonMobil, has a rich history that celebrates its golden 50-year completion in 2024. Over the last 5 decades, Mobil 1 remains the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand. It has pushed forward the boundaries of automotive lubricant technology, evolving and improving to keep engines running like new, mile after mile, since 1974.

    “We are excited to partner with the Indian Racing Festival, a platform that aligns perfectly with our dedication to innovation and performance. With ExxonMobil’s cutting-edge technology and IRF’s unwavering commitment to the Indian motorsports ecosystem, we are confident that this collaboration will elevate performance on the tracks this season and provide drivers and fans with an outstanding experience. We look forward to fueling the excitement and contributing to the success of this premier event,” said  ExxonMobil Lubricants PVT LTD CEO Vipin Rana.  

    Promoted by RPPL, the Indian Racing Festival aims to captivate India’s growing motorsports fanbase with two premier championships: the franchise-based Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). Featuring top drivers including men and women from India and around the world, IRL 2024 begins on August 24, followed by India’s first-ever night street circuit race at the Chennai Formula Racing Circuit a week later.

    Tickets for Rounds 1 and 2, the latter being the highly-anticipated night street race, are now available on Paytm Insider and it will also be broadcast on Star Sports.

  • Mobil celebrates the MotoGP Bharat by powering the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team

    Mobil celebrates the MotoGP Bharat by powering the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team

    Mumbai: Mobil is turbo-powering the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team at the inaugural MotoGP Bharat, debuting at the Buddh International Circuit for the 2023 Grand Prix of India from 22 to 24 Sept 2023.

    Celebrating the global partnership between ExxonMobil and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, the adrenaline-pumping showdown by the two riders – Australian Jack Miller and South African Brad Binder for whom winning is next to second nature, having demonstrated their mettle and prowess in global circuits, will bear witness to the full-throttle performance of their   KTM RC16 bikes.

    The two riders will power their Grand Prix bikes with the performance and confidence assured by Mobil. They also shared their excitement with fans at a recent Mobil event held at Jaypee Greens, where Jack Miller launched the Mobil Super Moto10W-30.

    With proven engine protection, longer engine life, and better fuel economy, the Mobil Super Moto10W-30 is just what everyday riders across the country need. Moreover, the product packaging will now feature the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team logo on its label.

    The Mobil brands will also be prominently displayed on the bikes, rider overalls, garage, and team kit.

    ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd. CEO Vipin Rana said: “We are further expanding our presence in the world of motorsports with the Red Bull KTM Family. In addition to our current successful partnership with the Oracle Red Bull racing team in Formula 1, we have also entered MotoGP through a multi-year deal with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team. We look forward to being part of the team’s success through the supply of our cutting-edge Mobil lubricants and fuels to improve KTM’s performance. Racing provides Mobil the ultimate testing ground to improve motorcycle lubricant technology, giving confidence and trust to all bike enthusiasts”.

    KTM Motorsports director Pit Beirer said, “This collaboration is important to us for a few reasons. ExxonMobil is a major name in the industry and motorsports with a big presence in racing and we know we will count on their premium lubricants for our Red Bull KTM RC16. They have a similar mentality to us when it comes to aiming for the top level and the best performance, and that also flows into our goals for the future where we really want to be part of this shift in MotoGP sustainability with race fuels. It´s a great privilege to represent Mobil Lubricants in the MotoGP competition.”