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Gulf Oil x Trackhouse MotoGP: Historic livery unveiled

Rookie Ai Ogura makes a strong P4 debut

Championing Gulf’s rich motorsport heritage. PHOTO FROM TRACKHOUSE MOTO GP TEAM

In an exciting development, Gulf Oil and Trackhouse MotoGP Team have unveiled a custom livery for the first two races of the 2025 MotoGP season.

This historic partnership marks the first time the iconic Gulf colors will adorn a MotoGP bike, specifically the Aprilia RS-GP25 machines of Trackhouse MotoGP Team.

The bold and vibrant Gulf Oil livery made its debut at the Grand Prix of Thailand—held at the Buriram International Circuit—and will also feature at the Argentina Grand Prix two weeks later.

The team’s riders, Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, donned Gulf Oil-branded leather race suits, while the team kit and garage also showcased the iconic blue-and-orange colors.

Trackhouse MotoGP Team becomes part of Gulf's motorsport history. PHOTO FROM TRACKHOUSE MOTO GP TEAM

This partnership is a significant moment in Gulf Oil’s rich motorsport heritage, and the company is thrilled to bring its brand to new fans and riders in Southeast Asia and South America.

Mike Jones, CEO of Gulf Oil International UK Limited, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying: “We aim to build a foundation for both brands to evolve together in the world of MotoGP, and we look forward to an exhilarating 2025 season.”

Spanish racer Raul Fernandez fully commits to Trackhouse to grow his career. PHOTO FROM TRACKHOUSE MOTO GP TEAM

Justin Marks, founder and owner of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, echoed Jones’s sentiments: “To be able to unveil the Gulf Trackhouse Aprilia bikes is a deeply personal moment. It’s an honor and privilege to partner with such an iconic brand in MotoGP.”

The partnership between Gulf Oil International and Trackhouse MotoGP Team promises to bring fans closer to the action through exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access. With this historic livery marking just the beginning, fans can expect many more exciting developments throughout the 2025 season.

The Japanese star Ai Ogura took the limelight in the season opener.
Rookie who? Scouts are now eyeing the remarkable debut of the Japanese rising star. PHOTOS FROM TRACKHOUSE MOTO GP TEAM

Ai Ogura’s impressive P4 MotoGP debut

The 2024 Moto2 world champion had an impressive MotoGP debut, belying his rookie status, as he confidently kept pace with two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia. Ogura’s stunning performance on the factory Aprilia bike showed no signs of rookie jitters, as he seamlessly raced close to Bagnaia’s pace. His debut was a showcase of skills and fearlessness, proving he’s more than ready for the MotoGP challenge.

Ogura's P4 win is the best finish by a rookie since Marc Marquez in 2013. PHOTO FROM TRACKHOUSE MOTO GP TEAM

Trackhouse Racing’s rookie MotoGP rider revealed the clever strategy behind his impressive fourth-place finish in the Thai MotoGP sprint race. Ogura made crucial overtakes on the first lap and delivered a stunning performance on his 2025 Aprilia RS-GP bike.



Maki Aganon

Maki is completely obsessed with motorcycles. If he’s not out there riding all over the Philippines, he’s just probably at home composing another rant, or simply looking at new bikes on the Internet. He writes the ‘First to Arrive’ column.



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