3/12/2025
Volpiano, 26 February 2025 – Inspired by vintage style and the iconic Gulf colours, Sparco introduces the New “Sparco | Gulf collection, celebrating the legendary liveries that have become true global motorsport icons, taking all enthusiasts back to heart of motorsport in the 1960s and 1970s.
From racing blue to vibrant orange, the unmistakable Gulf colours are reinvented by Sparco through new designs, creating a product line in which every detail reflects the Heritage essence of the two brands. An authentic trait d’union that combines Gulf‘s distinctive aesthetics with Sparco’s racing DNA.
Gulf’s distinctive liveries come from a rich history of excellence in motorsport spanning over a century. From the victory at Le Mans with the Ford GT40 in 1968 to the triumphant return to Formula 1 in 2021 with the special livery on the McLaren MCL35M at the Monaco Grand Prix – just to name a few – Gulf has left its mark on countless monumental motorsport events.
This long-standing heritage perfectly aligns with Sparco‘s identity, resulting in a complete product line that captures the aesthetics of both brands with the utmost precision.
RACING EQUIPMENT
The Sparco | Gulf collection includes a Racing Line, consisting of the “Gulf Replica” Suit, “Gulf Land” Gloves and “Gulf Top” Shoes.
SPORTSWEAR
Gulf’s image, imprinted in the memory of all fans, is also reflected in a “Lifestyle” line that includes Sportswear – jackets,sweatshirts, polo, and trainers.
MERCHANDISING
The Sparco | Gulf collection also includes Merchandise – including bags, backpacks, key rings, helmets and umbrellas.
Thanks to the expertise of Sparco Teamwork – Sparco‘s brand division specialist in safety – two safety shoe models have also been introduces into the line, also customised with official Gulf liveries, which will be launched in the spring-summer collection: the Sparco “Indy” model and the latest innovation in work shoes, the Sparco “Impulse”.
Timeless aesthetics are reflected in every detail, from the patterns and original “Gulf” logos to the iconic colours – the main feature of the line.
Niccolò Bellazzini – Sparco Brand Manager commented: “Heritage is part of Sparco’s DNA. Our long experience in motorsport inspires us to celebrate the legends that have made racing history. The Gulf livery, recognized worldwide for its iconicity, has been a great source of inspiration for us. With this collection, we are celebrating this heritage by reinterpreting Gulf’s iconic colours in a modern way with contemporary, racing-style designs”.
Sachya Davies – Vice President of Marketing for Gulf Oil International commented: “Gulf is a lifestyle brand which can stretch into many areas to reflect our core brand values of Quality, Endurance and Passion. The brand personality is bold, spontaneous and confident. Appealing to a consumer who embraces traits and wants to make their mark in the world. We are delighted to partner with Sparco as a global leader in technical apparel and motorsport equipment and who shares our ambition to develop a co-branded collection that appeals to motor racing fans around th world.”
