Mumbai: The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) has onboarded Mobil, a flagship brand under ExxonMobil, as the Performance Sponsor for the2024 season. This collaboration will see engine oils of Mobil looking to elevate the motorsport sector by powering the high-speed cars of the IRF with their lubricants. 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 full synthetic engine oil aims to deliver an all-round performance to Formula 4 cars. Its triple action power has a track record of providing cleaning power and wear protection both on and off the track explains the company.
“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 MD Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL). It is the promoter of IRF.
“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 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). IRL 2024 begins on 24 August, followed by India’s first-ever night street circuit race at the Chennai Formula Racing Circuit a week later.
Tickets for Rounds one and two, the latter being the night street race, are now available on Paytm Insider. It will also air on Star Sports Select 2 and Fancode.
