Walkinshaw Andretti United (WAU)
In 2025, Mobil 1 entered its 32d year as Co-Naming Rights Partner of both the No. 2 and No. 25 Walkinshaw Andretti United entries driven by Ryan Wood and Chaz Mostert.
Mobil 1’s partnership with Walkinshaw Andretti United is among the longest and most iconic in motorsport in Australia. The association began in 1994 when Mobil 1 joined the Holden Racing Team with drivers Peter Brock and Tomas Mezera. Since that time, the Mobil 1 brand has become synonymous with WAU, and their bond has made a significant impact in the motorsport world.
As the world’s leading synthetic oil company, Mobil 1 has played a crucial role in the history of Walkinshaw Andretti United. For over 3 decades, Mobil 1 has not only been a partner but also provided a key technical alliance. This collaboration has powered the WAU racing team to 7 Bathurst 1000 victories, 6 championships, 191 race wins, and 96 pole positions to date.
The History of Mobil 1 Synthetic Engine Oil
Over 50 years ago, researchers at Mobil faced a daunting challenge from the U.S. military. As planes returned to their aircraft carriers, the cold in-flight temperatures froze the wheel-bearing grease in the landing gear, leading to bearing failure. In response, Mobil developed a synthetic grease that retained its lubricating characteristics over a wider temperature range than was possible with traditional mineral-based grease.
In 1974, Mobil 1™ synthetic engine oil was born, and in 2002, It was reformulated to contain the Proprietary Multi-Layer Anti-Wear Technology. For over 50 years, Mobil 1 has been at the forefront of automotive lubricants technology. Its ongoing involvement in motor racing has provided unique opportunities to develop and test products under extreme conditions, the benefits of which can also be seen today in Mobil’s on-track and off-track products.
Red Bull Racing
Formula 1 is a sport in which victory requires every element of a team’s performance to blend perfectly – from design, build, testing and racing right down to the kind of fuels and lubricants used to power us towards the podium. As a team partner, official fuel partner, official lubricant partner, and official motor oil partner of the team, ExxonMobil provides the Red Bull Racing Formula One team with leading- edge Mobil1™ lubricants and Synergy Race Fuels. ExxonMobil delivers engineering support to develop next-generation lubricants designed to improve race car engine and gearbox performance.
The Formula 1 Grand Prix serves as an important ground for Mobil 1 to develop its innovative lubricants technology. The ExxonMobil and Red Bull Racing partnership extends the Mobil 1™synthetic lubricant brand’s successful four-decade involvement in Grand Prix racing. Since entering the sport in 1978, Mobil 1™ has lubricated more than 100 Grand Prix-winning cars and has won 6 Formula One world drivers’ championships and 5 Formula One world constructors’ championships.
Key Benefits of Mobil 1 Engine Oil for Red Bull Racing:
Long-term Protection
Mobil 1 engine oil ensures that it maintains efficiency, offering exceptional long-term wear protection, as evidenced in the engines of the Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 cars.
Proven Hybrid Performance
Mobil 1 engine oil has demonstrated remarkable performance, protection and efficiency in the hybrid engine used by Oracle Red Bull Racing in Formula One.
Engine Cleanliness
Mobil 1 engine oil effectively keeps engines clean by preventing sludge and deposit buildup, which is crucial in the harsh operating conditions faced by the Formula 1 Oracle Red Bull Racing cars.
The information regarding the benefits of Mobil 1 engine oil for Red Bull Racing is sourced from the Mobil website.
