Renault Sport Racing and BP have announced a new long-term partnership that will see the oil company provide fuels and lubricants for the French marque.
The tie-up between the two companies highlights how efficiency is being pushed to new levels with fuels and lubricants becoming more influential in gaining performance from the power units used in modern Formula 1.
Specifically focusing on this area can provide not only an increase in power output but also use less fuel while doing so.
Jérôme Stoll, President of Renault Sport Racing said: “The return of BP and Castrol, brands with such strong heritage in motorsport, is very good news and opens new opportunities for our Formula 1 team.
“BP’s commitment highlights the ongoing appeal of Formula 1 to major multinational companies. We are very proud and motivated to have a technical partner and sponsor of this calibre.
“BP and Castrol will be part of the Renault Sport Formula One Team as the official fuel and lubricants provider through the BP Ultimate and Castrol EDGE brands.”
The last time the two companies worked together in F1 was during Williams successful 1997 campaign that saw Jacques Villeneuve become driver’s champion and Williams constructors’ champions.
“With the new aerodynamic regulations for the 2017 Formula One season, power sensitivity will increase.
“Therefore fuels and lubricants will make an even greater difference to the overall performance of the car than they have since the new power unit regulations have been introduced in 2014,” said Cyril Abiteboul, Managing Director of Renault Sport Racing.
“The teams at BP and Castrol are very excited by the challenges offered by Formula One and we are confident they will help us achieve our ambitions for our new car in 2017 and beyond.”
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