Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to Celebrate PETRONAS’ 50th Anniversary with a Striking One-Off Livery

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will mark PETRONAS’ 50th Anniversary by running a striking livery at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. This striking livery forms just one part of a week of celebrations involving the team’s Title and Technical Partner. Toto, Lewis, and George will all visit Malaysia in the coming days and continue the festivities.

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In celebration of PETRONAS’ 50th Anniversary, the Silver Arrows will sport a striking livery for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The predominant colour on the W15 will be the iconic emerald green of the team’s Title and Technical Partner, replacing the silver on the nose and sidepods.

With Malaysia bordering the Asian city-state, the Singapore Grand Prix is the closest race to the home of PETRONAS. It is, therefore, a fitting place to mark such a momentous anniversary. Founded in 1974, PETRONAS has grown into one of the foremost global energy and solutions companies, ranked among the largest corporations on the Fortune Global 500®.

PETRONAS has been indelibly linked with the team since Mercedes returned to the sport as a full works outfit in 2010. The Malaysian energy company has been a Title Partner since the start. It has played a massive role in the team, achieving eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ titles, all powered by its world-class fuels and lubricants.

Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell will visit PETRONAS in Malaysia over the next week as part of plans to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary.

Toto Wolff, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team CEO & Principal, said: “Our partnership with PETRONAS is our most prolonged standing and still going strong. We share a common belief and commitment to innovation and performance. That has enabled us to achieve such incredible success in recent years, and PETRONAS has been right at the heart of that.

“For any company to reach its 50th Anniversary is an incredible milestone. To do so, having grown to one of the foremost global energy companies is incredibly impressive. We look forward to continuing our relationship for many more years to come, with exciting challenges ahead, such as introducing sustainable fuels in 2026. This striking livery is therefore not only a celebration of their 50th Anniversary but a reflection of PETRONAS’ importance in our team’s story and honours our journey together.”

Lewis Hamilton commented: “Congratulations to PETRONAS on their 50th Anniversary. Since I joined the team in 2013, PETRONAS has been there every step of the way. They’ve played such a crucial role in the success that we’ve enjoyed and have helped power me to six Drivers’ World Championships. It’s a privilege, therefore, to celebrate this milestone and our journey together at such an important race.

“The striking livery looks incredible. I can’t wait to see it on the car in the garage tomorrow and then to get behind the wheel on Friday. I am sure the fans will love seeing it up close, and it will shine brightly under the lights of Singapore.”

George Russell added: “It is great to celebrate PETRONAS’ 50th Anniversary in Singapore and to do so with a striking livery. The design looks brilliant and is a fantastic tribute to such a milestone achievement. As Title and Technical Partner, PETRONAS is integral to everything we do on track. Recognising the importance of our relationship with the race closest to their home is excellent.

“I also look forward to going to Malaysia next week to continue the celebrations. It is always great to visit the PETRONAS Towers in Kuala Lumpur and meet the many people who have contributed to the company’s success over the past 50 years and will continue to do so into the next 50.”

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