Mobile in MotoGP
KTM signed a multi-year contract with Mobil 1 that will be personalized The Mobil 1 product line flows through the powerful components of the KTM RC16 race bike in 2023.
The agreement between KTM and Mobil 1 has broader implications. Mobil 1 is part of the vast ExxonMobil consortium; American experts have over a century of experience developing petroleum solutions for all walks of life and covering the needs of elite motorsport in their territories.
KTM foresees that this association will contribute to their efforts to create an amplified ‘green’ mark in the sport. MotoGP will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2024: the year when MotoGP will adopt a regulation in which all three main classes will have to use fuel made from a minimum of 40% non-fossil sources as part of a plan to move forward. better sustainability. Three years later, in time for the 2027 championship, MotoGP internal combustion engine fuel must be 100% fossil-free.
Pit Beirer – Director of KTM Motorsports
“This partnership is important to us for several reasons. ExxonMobil is a big name in the industry as well as in motorsport with a large presence in races and we know we will count on their premium lubricant for our Red Bull KTM RC16. we. They have the same mentality as us when it comes to aiming for the highest level and best performance, and that also leads to our goal in the future where we really want to be a part of the change. this change in the sustainability of MotoGP by racing fuel. We are looking forward to representing Mobil lubricants in the MotoGP competition.”
Rob Shearer – ExxonMobil’s Director of Global Sponsorships & Motorsports
“This is an exciting new partnership for Mobil 1 and we look forward to developing a long and successful relationship with such an outstanding, dynamic and innovative brand as KTM. Our role will be to deliver high performance advanced fuels and lubricants, and hopefully Red Bull KTM can bring us race wins and championships. What is certain, however, is that in the end the consumer wins as we refine and improve the products we deliver around the world. Today’s announcement allows us to continue to showcase our advanced, high-performance lubrication technologies. With the start of the season in Portugal fast approaching, we look forward to partnering with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and exciting riders like Brad Binder and Jack Miller with the aim of helping the team work towards their championship goal. their world enemy.”
