Petronas has extended its contract with Dorna
Sports as the exclusive fuel supplier to Moto2 and Moto3 classes.
The contract renewal begins in 2023 and will see
the Malaysian giant continue supplying the intermediate and
lightweight classes of Grand Prix motorbike racing.
The sport will move towards sustainable fuel in 2024
and Petronas will power Moto2 and Moto3 as this new era begins,
becoming sustainable fuel partner of both.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, said, “We’re
very happy to extend our partnership with Petronas and especially
so as our new era of sustainable fuel appears on the horizon. We
are proud of the relationships we have built in the sport and to
extend them into a new era, taking on new challenges together,
speaks to the strength of a collaboration. We’re delighted to see
Petronas power Moto2 and Moto3 into the future and to see one of
the biggest names in motorsport continue in such a vital role.”
As well as supplying Moto2 and Moto3 with
high-performance fuel and powering both into a new, more
sustainable era, the agreement also extends to track
advertising, with the Petronas name set to retain visibility
across the globe throughout the MotoGP season.
The name will also
take pride of place on the countdown signal boards on the grid for
Moto2 and Moto3.
Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, Senior
General Manager, Group Strategic Communications Petronas, said, “I am
pleased that Petronas will continue to be the Exclusive Fuel
Supplier to the Moto3 and Moto2 World Championship from 2023
onwards. Moving forward, the partnership will evolve and see
Petronas work closer together with Dorna Sports and push towards
making the championship more sustainable. For Petronas, we view Dorna’s call to reduce carbon emissions in MotoGP as key in
unlocking new opportunities as we embark to redefine ourselves in
the face of the energy transition. Beyond the commercial aspect,
the extension of the agreement, and Petronas’ title sponsorship of
the Malaysian Grand Prix, we also hope to contribute to the growth
of the motorsports industry in Malaysia. This is the same reason
why Petronas has continued to support grassroot Malaysian
competitions over the past two decades and revive the wildcard
programme.”
