F1: Gulf and McLaren Reunite with New Sponsorship Deal

The iconic Gulf Oil colours will return to F1 from the British Grand Prix, after McLaren announced a new sponsorship deal with the company.

The deal is set to cover both the McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive sectors.

It comes after last year, when the Brazilian oil company Petrobras was forced to terminate its deal with McLaren by the Brazilian government as part of a cost-cutting plan.

Gulf and McLaren first partners in 1968, in both F1 and sportscar racing, which lasted until 1973.

The Gulf logo will appear on both the engine cover and the mirrors of the McLaren MCL35, as well as on the driver and pit crew overalls.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown said, "We're delighted to welcome Gulf back to McLaren and reunite two iconic brands back together in a new and exciting partnership.

"Gulf is part of McLaren's history and are well-known for their innovation and technical excellence in the industry, with which aligns with McLaren perfectly. We are looking forward to starting our partnership together this season."

Gulf Oil CEO Mike Jones added, "This is a very exciting partnership that brings the Gulf brand back into elite motor racing.

"The history books are full of remarkable tales that tell of what Gulf and McLaren have achieved in the past. Now we are together once more to write the next chapter of this unique partnership."