Mobil 1 Racing™ Partnership
The history of Mobil 1TM synthetic lubricants in motorsports officially began in 1978 and from that time, its presence on race tracks and circuits has grown by global proportions. Today, Mobil 1 synthetic oil is relied on for its ability to deliver exceptional engine performance and protection even under some of the most extreme conditions by Grand Prix drivers, technicians and team owners at the highest level.
At the start of what promises to be a thrilling 2013 Grand Prix Racing season, Mobil 1 lubricants is proud to continue its 19-year association as technology partner to the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1™ team. The two collaborators seek to build upon the achievements of their near two-decade-year-old efforts:
- Competing in 313 races
- Reaching 229 podiums
- Recording 78 victories
- Sweeping first and second place 21 times
- Securing 76 poles
- Winning 4 world championships (3 x World Drivers & 1 x World Constructors)
The technical partnership delivers high-performance Mobil 1 lubricants, race formulation fuel and technical support to the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team, including full-time trackside engineering support at every race.
When the winning margin can be fractions of a second, using the right engine oil can make all the difference. That’s why Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has chosen Mobil 1 high-performance lubricants and race formulation fuel for almost 20 years to gain a competitive edge every time the race team hits the track.
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