Renault Group and Castrol are celebrating 100 Formula 1 Grand Prix together at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the Alpine cars running a special livery.
Castrol has been the teams official lubricants supplier since 2017, following Renault Group’s return to the sport. The company has supported Alpine, and Renault F1, with its on-track activities by delivering advanced lubricants that help improve performance and efficiency.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, held for the first time at the new Jeddah circuit, will see the Alpine A521 cars feature a specific “100 races” logo on the engine cover and a new “Renault recommends Castrol” logo on the rear wing, reinforcing the strength of the partnership between the brands.
The company uses Formula 1 not just as a promotional tool, but also as a test bed for new lubricant technologies. Alpine is heavily reliant on the right parts, equipment and lubricants to help the team perform at its best. One problem, and points can be lost – something that could end up costing millions of pounds in prize money. Therefore, motorsport is one of the best test scenarios for on-road technology.
bp and Castrol have provided advanced fuels and engine oils, gear and hydraulic oils, greases and brake fluid, as well as a range of high-performance industrial lubricants to the Team’s technical centres in Enstone and Viry-Châtillon since 2017.
Off-track, Renault Group selected Castrol as its aftersales’ global service fill engine oil lubricants partner, supplying jointly branded Renault – Castrol products globally and enabling Renault customers and dealerships to benefit from the advanced technology from the track.
The two companies are also working together to explore future opportunities to broaden their relationship in the rapidly evolving mobility market.
“As an official partner, we’re more than just a badge on the car,” said A.S. Ramchander, Vice President – Marketing, Castrol. “The Renault Group’s vision is for Alpine to be the best team in Formula 1, and it’s a vision we share at Castrol. We’re delighted to celebrate this milestone together with Renault Group and wish the team the best of luck in this weekend’s races.”
“Castrol and bp have been very significant and loyal partners for 100 races,” added Laurent Rossi, CEO, Alpine. “We are proud of our partnership, which has contributed important steps in technology and performance that have greatly influenced our journey as a team. Together we achieved our first podiums and win, and we look forward to a bright future that encompasses innovation, vision and further success. Off-track, we are proud to pass on the benefits of this innovation to the many road car users now and in the future.”
Alpine is currently having its best season in terms of results since returning as Renault F1 in 2017, with Estaban Ocon winning the Hungarian Grand Prix, and Fernando Alonso taking a podium last time out in Qatar.
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