Oracle Red Bull Racing and Carlyle have announced a multi-year global partnership, with Carlyle becoming the exclusive investment management partner for the Formula 1 team. This collaboration marks the first time a Formula One team has partnered with a major global private markets firm.
Carlyle, one of the world’s largest investment firms, will see its branding featured on Oracle Red Bull Racing’s RB21 challenger and across various team assets, including the car chassis, drivers’ team kit, pit wall, and garage environment. The partnership will be visible throughout the global Formula 1 calendar and is intended to provide Carlyle with opportunities to engage clients, partners, and communities worldwide.
Laurent Mekies, CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, stated: “We’re thrilled to welcome Carlyle to the team. Both of our organizations are built on world-class talent, bold thinking, and a drive to perform at the highest level. As an iconic firm in global finance, Carlyle brings a long-term perspective with an expansive network, and we look forward to building a powerful partnership on and off the track. Formula 1 demands relentless focus and precision, and we see clear alignment with Carlyle’s approach to investing.”
Harvey Schwartz, CEO of Carlyle, commented: “Our industry is undergoing an extraordinary transformation, fueled by greater access to private markets and growing interest from a new generation of investors. That same spirit of growth and inclusivity is reshaping Formula 1, as Oracle Red Bull Racing leads the way in expanding the sport to new audiences globally. This partnership unites two high-performing teams driven by innovation and excellence. We’re excited to partner with one of the most illustrious brands in global sport to engage new audiences and create long-term value together.”
The collaboration highlights how both high-performance sports like Formula 1 and private capital industries are experiencing growth powered by technology and data while reaching wider audiences.
Carlyle manages $465 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025. The firm employs more than 2,300 people across four continents in its business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. More information can be found at www.carlyle.com.
