WAU and Mobil 1 Extend Partnership

Published: 08 October 2024
Mobil 1 extends with WAU, taking their partnership to 34 years.
Mobil 1 extends with WAU, taking their partnership to 34 years.

Pictured: Mobil 1 extends with WAU, taking their partnership to 34 years.

Walkinshaw Andretti United are delighted to announce that Mobil 1™ has extended as Co-Naming Rights Partner with the Team on a three-year deal, taking the partnership to 34-years in 2027.

The extension will see Mobil 1 continue as Co-Naming Rights partners of both the No. 2 and No. 25 Walkinshaw Andretti United entries of Ryan Wood and Chaz Mostert.

Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic oil company, has played a crucial role in history of Walkinshaw Andretti United, not only as a partner for over three decades, but providing a key technical alliance that has powered the team to seven Bathurst 1000 victories, six championships, 191 race wins and 96 pole positions to date.

“In short, this is not just a sponsorship, nor has it ever been, this is a technical partnership that has been behind some of the most iconic moments in our sports’ history,” said Walkinshaw Andretti United CEO, Bruce Stewart.

“There’s no doubt Mobil 1 are a part of our DNA, we proudly say we are the Mobil 1 team here in Australia. To have the trust, support and loyalty of everyone that has been involved in the partnership over the journey, in Australia and around the world, is something we will be forever grateful of.

“It’s also an extremely important collaboration we will rely heavily upon as we head into 2026, and the next era. We can’t wait to see what lies ahead together over the next three years.”

The sentiment was echoed by Brad Phillips, General Manager, Business to Business, Ampol.

"Today marks a significant milestone in our journey with Walkinshaw Andretti United as we proudly announce the extension of our iconic partnership with Mobil 1 for an additional three years,” said Phillips.

“Renewing our partnership with Walkinshaw Andretti United is more than just a commitment—it's a testament to the enduring strength of our collaboration. Over the past three decades, Mobil 1 has been integral to the success on and off the track, embodying the spirit of innovation and performance that defines our partnership.”

“Together, we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of excellence and victories for years to come."

The announcement coincides with the biggest week on the Supercars calendar, with this weekends 2024 Bathurst 1000.

The two Mobil 1 backed WAU entries of Ryan Wood and Fabian Coulthard, and Chaz Mostert and Lee Holdsworth, take to the track this Thursday, October 10, for the opening practice sessions.