Valvoline Powers Up Aston F1, Honda for 2026

Valvoline Powers Up Aston F1, Honda for 2026

03/09/2024

Valvoline joins forces with Aston Martin F1 and Honda, promising an exciting 2026 season.

Aston Martin F1 and Honda Continue Preparations for the 2026 Season, with the Green Team to be Powered by the Japanese, Fully Becoming a Factory Team.

The V6 Fuel Will be Supplied by Aramco, and This is No Coincidence: The Saudi Oil Giant Has Led the Development of the Renewable Fuel Prototype to be Used by F1 Starting in 2026.

And the Fine Team Just Received a Significant Boost Today, with the Announcement of a Partnership with Valvoline, Specialized in Lubricants.

Aramco, Honda, Valvoline… That’s a Lot of Expertise in the Aston Martin F1 Project! Is a Future Signature from Newey in the Cards?

Aston Martin F1 States that Valvoline “Will Provide Cutting-Edge Lubricants for the Powertrain as Well as Expertise Derived from Its 150 Years of Experience in Automotive and Industrial Solutions. All Parties Will Work Together with the Goal of Placing the Team at the Forefront of Performance, Reliability, and Sustainability.”

Synergies Will Also be Possible with Production Cars, Aston Notes that the Technologies Developed for 2026 Could “Potentially Be Deployed in Production Vehicles – from Lightening Cars to Enhancing Safety.”

Lawrence Stroll, the Leader and Owner of Aston Martin F1, is Delighted to Welcome This Significant Reinforcement for 2026. Will Honda Spring a Surprise in 2026?

“This Milestone Marks an Important Step in Our Journey Toward the 2026 F1 Season, with the Goal of Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible. The Collaboration with Aramco, Valvoline Global, and Honda is Now Progressing at a Steady Pace, and We Are on Track to Achieve Our Ambitious Goals.”

“The Joint Efforts to Develop Advanced Fuels and Lubricants, as Well as Our New Honda Power Unit, Should Enable Us to Improve Our Track Performance, and We Are Confident that This Partnership Will Bring Substantial Success to All Parties Involved.”

Yasser Mufti, Executive Vice President of Aramco for Products and Customers, elaborated on this new technical partnership.

“We are very pleased with our collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco, Honda Racing Corporation, and Valvoline Global. This partnership not only underscores our work with the team but also our commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies for motorsport and the broader automotive industry.”

Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation, hopes that Aramco and Valvoline will work together intelligently. There will be many partners to coordinate…

“Working with Aston Martin, Valvoline Global, and Aramco is a unique collaborative experience. We are excited to propel Aston Martin Aramco F1 into the new era of Formula 1 regulations and are proud to be part of this unique partnership with four incredible brands.”

Jamal Muashsher, CEO of Valvoline Global, finally explains the added value his company can bring to Aramco and the Honda power unit.

“Our collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco is a unique opportunity to push the limits of what’s possible in motorsport. Valvoline’s advanced lubrication technologies play a crucial role in this partnership, and we are looking forward to seeing the results of our combined efforts on the track in 2026.”

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