Tockwith Motorsport will be branded in the famous Gulf blue and orange colours at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The prototype LMP2 entry, run by reigning Asian Le Mans Series LMP3 champions Tockwith Motorsport, will be backed by Gulf Oil International which has a long-standing relationship with the World Endurance Championship.
The livery will also be present on the TMS Ligier at various WEC rounds over the remainder of the current season.
"This new agreement with Tockwith Motorsport will give an added dimension to our endurance motorsport programme throughout the 2017 season," said Gulf Oil International Global Vice President of Marketing, Vicki Kipling.
"2017 is a year of great significance to Gulf, as not only is it the 50th anniversary of Gulf's first Le Mans, but also 50 years since our Blue and Orange color scheme came into racing. Having two cars racing in Gulf colors at Le Mans – one in GTE Am and now a car in LMP2 is great news for the many Gulf guests coming to Le Mans, as well as Gulf enthusiasts everywhere."
TMS' Simon Moore said of the deal: "It's an extremely exciting development for TMS and we are delighted to be carrying the iconic blue and orange in the year when Gulf is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first ever participation at Le Mans.
"Like many, I grew up, watching and loving GT40s, 917s, Mirages and McLarens sporting Gulf colors and we hope to add our own small chapter to Gulf's long racing history."
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