Castrol to power Audi’s F1 journey

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Castrol to power Audi’s F1 journey

Castrol will play a key role in Audi’s Formula 1 entry in 2026. The partnership will see Castrol develop a range of bespoke lubricants specifically designed for Audi’s F1 power unit.

This includes:

  • Castrol EDGE: Castrol’s most advanced engine oil, formulated to optimise performance of the V6 turbo engine.
  • Castrol ON range: Specialised electric vehicle fluids to ensure optimal performance and protection for the electric motor and battery.

This collaboration builds on Castrol’s successful history with Audi in motorsport, where their lubricants have been instrumental in numerous victories across various racing categories. This began back in the 1980s in the World Rally Championship with the Audi quattro. Castrol was also a partner of Audi in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours, FIA World Rallycross Championship, FIA Formula E World Championship and in the DTM race series.

The highly efficient two-liter four-cylinder turbo engine developed by Audi and used in the DTM in 2019 and 2020, became the most successful engine in the Class 1 era of the DTM with Castrol lubricants and high-performance fuel developed by Aral.

Nicola Buck, SVP marketing, bp: “We are proud that Audi has once again chosen to partner with bp and Castrol, this time for their entry into Formula 1.  It gives our premium brands the opportunity to showcase our technical expertise at the pinnacle of motorsport.  We are already making great progress with the Audi F1 Project on the development of the bp fuel and Castrol lubricants as we seek to innovate and unlock maximum engine performance for the Audi F1 Power Unit from 2026.”

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