Mobil Comes On Board As Performance Sponsor For IRF 2024

EE News Desk Aug 26, 2024

The Indian Racing Festival, which features the Indian Racing League and the Formula 4 Indian Championship, will be powered by Mobil’s 50-year-long expertise

The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) has onboarded Mobil, a leading 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 4 Indian Championship (F4IC) will be competing against each other.

Powered by Mobil 1 5w - 40, a fully synthetic engine oil helps deliver 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 Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director of Racing Promotions (RPPL), promoters of IRF.

Mobil, a flagship brand under ExxonMobil, has a rich history that celebrates its golden jubilee in 2024. Over the last five decades, Mobil 1 has pushed forward the boundaries of automotive lubricant technology, evolving and improving to keep engines running like new, 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 fuelling the excitement and contributing to the success of this premier event,” said Vipin Rana, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants.

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 began on 24 August, 2024 which will be 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 Select 2 and Fancode.