MAPEI Corporation Gears up for Second Year of Partnership with Andretti Global

Support continues for Kyle Kirkwood and Marco Andretti in 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAPEI Corporation is excited to announce its second year of partnership with Andretti Global for the upcoming 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. The collaboration builds on 2024’s successful inaugural year with a continued commitment to supporting two of the most dynamic drivers on the circuit – Kyle Kirkwood and Marco Andretti.

MAPEI will serve as the primary sponsor for the No. 98 car that will be driven by Andretti during the prestigious 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2025. Additionally, MAPEI will continue its support of Kirkwood as he competes throughout the season in the No. 27 car, showcasing the MAPEI brand across 17 thrilling races.

“We are thrilled with the success of our first year in partnership with Andretti Global and the momentum we’ve built together,” said Luigi Di Geso, President and CEO of MAPEI North America. “As we head into our second year, the anticipation is even greater. Supporting Kyle Kirkwood throughout the season and seeing Marco Andretti return to the Indy 500 with MAPEI on board is a fantastic opportunity, and we look forward to what’s shaping up to be an exceptional year on the track.”

The 2025 INDYCAR season promises to deliver heart-pounding excitement as MAPEI and Andretti Global take on some of the most challenging tracks in motorsport. Kicking off in St. Petersburg, FL, on March 2, 2025, the season will cover 17 races across North America, including iconic venues such as Long Beach (California), Road America (Wisconsin) and the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Di Geso added, “Continuing our support of both Marco and Kyle reflects our belief in their abilities and dedication. Further, this partnership allows MAPEI to stay connected to the heart of the racing world, where precision, performance and teamwork are key – values that we uphold in everything we do.”

As MAPEI continues to lead the way in the building industry, the company is proud to support Andretti Global and its drivers throughout the 2025 season. This partnership reflects MAPEI’s commitment to excellence and teamwork, values that are shared both in the field of construction and on the racecourse.

The 2025 race schedule is as follows:

• March 2 – Streets of St. Petersburg
• March 23 – The Thermal Club
• April 13 – Streets of Long Beach
• May 4 – Barber Motorsports Park
• May 10 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course
• May 25 – 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500
• June 1 – Streets of Detroit
• June 15 – World Wide Technology Raceway
• June 22 – Road America
• July 6 – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
• July 12 – Iowa Speedway Race 1
• July 13 – Iowa Speedway Race 2
• July 20 – Streets of Toronto
• July 27 – Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca
• August 10 – Portland International Raceway
• August 24 – Milwaukee Mile
• August 31 – Nashville Superspeedway

MAPEI’s partnership with Andretti Global underscores the company’s dedication to fostering long-term relationships with elite athletes and organizations that mirror the company’s pursuit of excellence.

“At MAPEI, we take pride in supporting athletes and teams who exemplify the same commitment to excellence that drives our company forward,” said Di Geso. “Our partnership with Andretti Global reflects our long-standing tradition of fostering relationships with world-class athletes, not only in motorsport but across various disciplines globally. This collaboration mirrors our own values of dedication, innovation and the relentless pursuit of success.”

For more information on MAPEI and its partnership with Andretti Global, please visit https://www.mapei.com/us/en-us/about-us/mapei-in-the-usa/mapei-andretti-indycar.

About MAPEI

Founded in 1937 in Milan, MAPEI is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry and has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructural works worldwide. With 96 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries and 93 manufacturing plants in 36 different nations, the Group employs about 12,500 staff worldwide. The foundations for the success of the company are specialization, internationalization, research & development, and sustainability.

Headquartered in Deerfield Beach (Florida), MAPEI North America consists of the subsidiaries MAPEI Corporation (for the USA), MAPEI Inc. (for Canada) and MAPEI Caribe (for Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands), whose 28 facilities collectively have a workforce of about 2,000 employees. MAPEI facilities are certified to be in conformance with requirements in the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Standards for Management Systems. An environmentally conscious manufacturer that reinvests a percentage of its revenue into R&D, MAPEI offers training for architects, contractors, installers and distributors through the MAPEI Technical Institute. For more about MAPEI, visit www.mapei.com or call 1-800-42-MAPEI (1-800-426-2734).