Aston Martin brings new partner Valvoline to the fore at Silverstone

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Aston Martin has announced a new strategic partnership with Valvoline Global which the Silverstone-based outfit will celebrate with a special one-off livery at the British Grand Prix.

Both brands are well entrenched in the history of motorsport, with 250 years of combined heritage and expertise

The two partners will work closely together to develop Valvoline products that will enhance the performance and success of Aston Martin in F1.

"Everyone at the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team is delighted to welcome Valvoline Global as our Official Lubricant Partner," said AMF1 team boss Mike Krack.

"From this weekend's British Grand Prix, Valvoline Global will provide race-proven lubricants for our AMR23 to help drive performance.

"This long-term partnership with Valvoline Global will also benefit our new works power unit partnership with Honda from 2026 with bespoke lubricants."

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"The Aston Martin team and Valvoline Global are both driven by more – driven by the desire not just to win but to go even further," added Jamal Muashsher, CEO, Valvoline Global.

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"This is the start of a powerful, dynamic partnership. We are excited to be part of the team's journey, and we look forward to our shared successes and innovation."

Next weekend, the Valvoline brand will feature prominently on Aston's AMR23, with its iconic colors present on the car's front wing endplates, on the lower front area of its chassis and with an accent added to the Aston's engine cover.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.