The global lubricant giant, Mobil1, has extended its association with the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) for the 2025 season, reaffirming its role as the official performance partner.
The renewal underscores Mobil1’s long-term commitment to powering India’s motorsport ambitions and advancing the country’s presence on the global racing map.
As part of the collaboration, the company will continue to supply its flagship Mobil 1™ 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil, renowned for its triple-action formula that delivers unmatched protection, cleaning, and performance under the high-pressure conditions of professional racing. The partnership spans both marquee properties of the festival—the Indian Racing League (IRL), India’s only city-franchise and gender-inclusive four-wheel league, and the FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC), a crucial ladder for young drivers chasing Super Licence points.
Commenting on the occasion, Akhilesh Reddy, Chairman & Managing Director of Racing Promotions (RPPL), the promoter of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF), said, “Mobil1 brand’s consistency in performance and trust in technology makes them the perfect performance partner for us. Their legacy in motorsport, coupled with their continued support to our vision of upscaling Indian motorsport, makes this a very natural and valued collaboration. Together, we aim to raise the bar for racing excellence in India once again in 2025.”
Ankush Khanna, CEO, ExxonMobil Lubricants, added, “The Indian Racing Festival is a platform that is shaping the future of motorsport in India. For us at ExxonMobil, the partnership is a perfect alignment of values, innovation and performance. Through this partnership, we’re helping fuel the ambitions of a new generation of drivers and engineers, and we are proud of it. It’s about showcasing what’s possible when world-class technology meets a country determined to make its mark in global racing and we are glad to support the ecosystem.”
Kapil Mittal, Director – Consumer Marketing for South Asia Pacific, Mobil, continued, “High-performance racing demands precision, endurance, and the ability to perform under relentless pressure & that’s exactly where Mobil1 brand thrives. Our lubricants are the result of decades of engineering refinement, designed to protect and optimize engines at the very edge of their limits. Partnering with the Indian Racing Festival allows us to prove this on track, while also contributing to a motorsport ecosystem in India that is fast becoming both globally credible as well as inspiring when it comes to providing a platform to aspiring drivers across the nation.”
The 2025 edition of the Indian Racing Festival kicked off on August 16 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore and will run through November, featuring five race weekends across the country.
The Mobil1 renewal follows another significant commercial milestone: Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s most iconic beverage brands, recently signed on as the official hydration partner of IRF for the 2025 season.
With global brands like Mobil1 and Bisleri on board, the Indian Racing Festival is fast evolving into a credible motorsport showcase, not only for its competitive edge but also as a symbol of India’s sporting and commercial aspirations. The growing international confidence in IRF highlights a future where India plays a decisive role in the global racing ecosystem.
