Mercedes has agreed an extension with title sponsor and fuel supplier Petronas, to continue through F1's new powertrain era in 2026. Full story ⬇️
Petronas has backed Mercedes as title sponsor throughout the turbo hybrid era, having originally joined forces in 2010. It has helped it secure a total of 15 drivers’ and constructors’ world championships during that time.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff announced the new deal, which the team says is long term, during a visit to Petronas’ headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The extension of the partnership cements a joint push that Mercedes and Petronas are making towards a carbon neutral future for the team. Petronas has faith that it can deliver a competitive fully sustainable fuel for Mercedes’ F1 cars, as well as explore other avenues to reduce carbon emissions in years to come.