Formula 1 teams announce new strategic and technical partnerships

Formula 1 teams are expanding technical and strategic partnerships ahead of significant regulatory shifts. BWT Alpine F1 Team has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Valvoline Global Operations. The Valvoline brand will be featured on the cars driven by Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, starting with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

In preparation for its entry into the championship, Audi is strengthening its technological alliance with bp. The collaboration focuses on developing advanced sustainable fuels and lubricants tailored for Audi’s power units. This partnership aims to address the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, which mandate increased electrification and the use of sustainable fuels produced from non-fossil raw materials.