F1: ExxonMobil becomes Red Bull's fuel partner

ExxonMobil will become Red Bull's Formula 1 fuel, lubricant and motor oil supplier, ending a 21-year relationship with McLaren.

"Red Bull Racing and Mobil 1 are two global brands that share a passion for racing, performance and innovation," said Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. "Mobil 1 has been an iconic brand in Formula 1 for more than 30 years and our new partnership provides us with a unique opportunity to tap into ExxonMobil's world class expertise."

The Mobil 1 and Esso brands will be prominently displayed on Red Bull's cars, driver suits and helmets and at the Red Bull Racing Factory in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, and trackside.

"Red Bull Racing provides a dynamic platform to showcase our advanced, high-performance lubricant and fuels technologies," said Matt Bergeron, vice president of marketing for ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company. "We are excited about building a relationship with Red Bull Racing's excellent young drivers who are establishing reputations as competitive racers and who will help showcase our brands to generations of consumers.

Red Bull also acquired McLaren sponsor TAG Heuer in 2015, after a dispute between TAG Heuer CEO Jean-Claude Biver and then-McLaren boss Ron Dennis led the watchmaker to end a 30-year partnership with McLaren.