Red Bull Racing Academy Programme announces a multi-year extension with ExxonMobil at the âWomen with Drive â Driven by Mobil 1â summit in Indianapolis.
Through the global leading lubricants brand Mobilâ˘, ExxonMobil will continue its support for F1 Academy through its partnership with Red Bull Racing Academy Programme â reinforcing its promise to develop the next generation of driver talent.
Building on a strong, long-standing collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing, Mobil⢠lubricants aims to help guide more women into motorsport by supporting rising role models such as Alisha Palmowski through the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme. This partnerships seeks to empower young women pursuing careers in motorsport and STEM-related fields.
Alisha, F1 Academyâs Red Bull Racing Academy Programme driver, is an emerging force in womenâs single-seater racing, achieving one win and five podiums in her debut F1 Academy season. She ended her rookie campaign finishing fifth with 91 points.
This continued initiative and multi-year agreement further underscores ExxonMobilâs dedication to promoting diversity, innovation, and excellence across all levels of motorsport, as well as within its global motorsport organisation.
Julia George, Director of Partnerships at Oracle Red Bull Racing, said: âWeâre delighted that one of our long-standing partners, Mobil⢠lubricants, are continuing on their journey with us and will keep supporting Alisha and the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme. F1 Academy has seen incredible growth since its inception in 2023, and now with the continued backing of the Formula One grid and partners like Mobilâ˘, weâre excited for what the future holds for women in motorsport.â
Alisha Palmowski, Red Bull Racing Academy Programme driver, said: âItâs an honour to be supported by Mobil⢠lubricants through their partnership with the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme. Their belief in my potential and their commitment to developing female talent in motorsport means a lot to me. Iâm excited to call them a true partner, and to represent their values both on and off the track.â
Katy Howell, Global Marketing Services and Sponsorship Director at ExxonMobil, said: âWe are proud to support the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme and Alisha beyond 2025 in their motorsport journey. As an organization with a long and successful history in racing and a vast variety of female talent working in motorsport, we are recommitting our support to F1 Academy as a series to help empower women in this field. We canât wait to race with Alisha in 2026 and see her and other female drivers compete at the highest level in Motorsport.â
