There are names that smell of the USA, like Trackhouse MotoGP Team, a newcomer to Grand Prix, and Gulf, the historic name of the Texan oil company whose colors are closely linked to motorsports, even though today it belongs to the Hinduja group based in Mumbai, India.
But no matter, the sky blue and orange colors are so famous that they have been trademarked since 2004, and have once again been the basis of the fans' vote for a livery that will be used at the Indonesian (October 3-5) and Malaysian (October 24-26) Grands Prix by Raul Fernandez et Ai Ogura (see here).
In true racing spirit, the livery vote came down to a close call, with only a 7,4% split between the three design options and less than 1% between first and second place. In the end, it was the livery " Passion " which finished first, and it is this design that will adorn the American team's Aprilia RS-GP25s on the international circuits of Mandalika and Sepang.
" Passion " incorporates all the classic elements of Gulf's iconic liveries, with the famous color combination Gulf Racing light blue and Gulf orange, instantly recognizable to MotoGP fans around the world. " Passion " symbolizes the heart of racing; Gulf and Trackhouse MotoGP Team are united by a shared devotion to the world of motorsport, a belief that racing isn't just a competition, it's a culture. It's a legacy in motion, adrenaline in every detail. With decades of history in competition and a new energy pushing both brands forward, this livery is a celebration of commitment, from the garage to the street, from historic fans to the new generation.
This fan-centric campaign demonstrates Gulf's continued commitment to engaging with fans in Southeast Asia and around the world, as MotoGP returns to the region following a series of European races. The second such collaboration between the globally renowned Gulf brand and Trackhouse MotoGP Team illustrates both entities' commitment to bringing distinctive activations to fans around the world and bringing them even closer to the thrilling world of MotoGP.
MIKE JONES – CEO, GULF OIL INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED
“After such a close competition between the three designs, we are delighted to see a bespoke Gulf livery return to the MotoGP tracks in the form of our design. PassionWe can't wait to see the bikes on track with this iconic new livery, and we hope fans around the world will share our excitement for the design they helped bring to life."
JUSTIN MARKS – FOUNDER & OWNER – TRACKHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
“I’ve been counting down the days until we welcome a Gulf livery to our Aprilia motorcycles, and I’m very excited to see the design Passion dress them in Indonesia and Malaysia. The partnership between Trackhouse MotoGP Team and Gulf is truly exciting, and the fact that this special moment was chosen by our fans adds to the excitement, marking a new milestone in this partnership."
RAUL FERNANDEZ
“Giving fans the opportunity to be more involved in the design of my Trackhouse MotoGP bike is really exciting. It makes us feel closer and more connected to them. I love the new design and Gulf colors, so I can’t wait to get back on track and give the world the chance to see this new livery in action.”
AI OGURA
“It’s amazing to have a brand new Gulf livery on our bikes for the Indonesian and Malaysian races. The bike already looked great in Thailand and Argentina, and I think it will look even better in Mandalika and Sepang. It’s a great choice from the fans and I can’t wait to race my Trackhouse RS-GP25 in these Gulf colors.”
For the latter, we will unfortunately have to wait a little longer...
