Audi has announced a strategic and technical partnership with BP, which will supply fuel to the German team in the 2026 F1 race. The German car manufacturer will join F1 in 2026 as a manufacturer to apply new engine regulations.

Bp becoming a fuel supplier is Audi’s latest move ahead of its launch, with the production of advanced sustainable fuels as designated by the FIA. Audi also announced that Castrol – BP’s lubricants business – will produce lubricants for turbocharged V6 engines and EV fluids for electric motors and batteries. Audi and BP have a long history of cooperation in motorsport and have achieved success in many categories, with Castrol products having been used in every victory achieved by the German team in every race. championship in which they participate.

“Audi and bp have always cooperated successfully in the field of motorsport,” said Andreas Seidl, Chief Executive Officer, Audi F1. “We are delighted to be able to bring this exceptional partnership to fruition. a new level in Formula 1. “Audi stands for ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ and bp, and Castrol also wants to provide the best technology in the field of fuels and lubricants. This is the perfect combination.

“This is a strong signal for the future Audi F1 team that we are able to establish this partnership at such an early stage. We feel the appeal of the Audi F1 Project and have how many famous companies want to cooperate with Audi in Formula 1.” This is the first official partnership announced by Audi before joining the team in 2026, taking over from Stake F1. “This partnership is of great importance to us,” said Adam Baker, Managing Director of Audi Formula Racing GmbH. “There will be strong competition in the sustainable fuels sector at Formula 1 from 2026.

“Due to the high performance potential, it is important for us to start testing the fuel in late 2022 with bp as a partner. The combustion process is complex and can only be optimized by developing engine development combined with fuel characteristics. “That’s why at Audi Formula Racing, where we are progressing well in the development of Audi’s F1 engines, we use all three single-cylinder test benches according to FIA regulations to fuel development. “It is impressive to see the range of fuels we have developed so far as we prepare for the 2026 racing season. I believe we are in the perfect position with bp and Castrol.”