Depancel partners with DAMS Lucas Oil for the 2026 season

Born from both automotive and watchmaking heritage, Depancel enters a new chapter by partnering with DAMS Lucas Oil, an iconic Formula 2 and Formula 3 team, for the 2026 season.

This collaboration is built on a shared vision: mastered time, precise gestures, and engineering designed to push further.

As part of this partnership, Depancel will unveil in early March a limited edition created with DAMS Lucas Oil, inspired by the team’s aesthetics, colors, and energy.

Automotive-inspired watches & chronographs

Founded in 2018, Depancel designs watches and chronographs inspired by the captivating world of automotive culture. Each creation draws from mechanical aesthetics and the legacy of motorsport’s greatest eras. Since day one, Depancel timepieces have been imagined and hand-assembled in our workshop in Besançon, the birthplace of French watchmaking expertise. A commitment guided by precision, durability, and respect for horological tradition, where every component is meticulously adjusted, tested, and brought to perfect balance before reaching the wrist.

The art of shaping tomorrow’s drivers

Founded in 1988, DAMS Lucas Oil is one of the most iconic teams in modern motorsport. For more than three decades, its single-seaters have competed in the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships, helping reveal some of the most promising talents in the paddock. Each season is built on technical mastery forged through experience, engineering excellence, and a relentless pursuit of performance. This level of commitment has made DAMS Lucas Oil a key player in developing future champions and a symbol of mechanical precision, sporting dedication, and innovation on the international stage.