Motul, one of the world’s most established oil manufacturers, has expanded its partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 team, which it announced last year, and has become the official oil partner of McLaren Endurance Racing. Thanks to its long-standing heritage in endurance racing, Motul will support the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team with advanced technology oils developed for the engine, transmission and differential. In addition, Motul will provide technical support to McLaren Endurance Racing as the team prepares for its first race in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027.
Motul, the long-term partner of the Le Mans 24 Hours since the 1950s, is an integral part of the history of the world’s most iconic endurance race and a supporter of many teams. This commitment was further strengthened in 2016 when Motul became the official oil partner of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, re-emphasizing its central role at the highest level of endurance racing.
Building on decades of racing experience, Motul’s expertise lies in the art of developing custom-made fluid solutions designed to deliver long-term reliability and performance under the most demanding conditions. Motul’s endurance legacy is not limited to the track, but has a strong presence in other iconic long-distance events such as the Dakar Rally. This proven endurance know-how directly supports McLaren Endurance Racing, as Motul uses its technical heritage and R&D capabilities to develop bespoke lubricants for the Hypercar programme.
McLaren Endurance Racing Team Director James Barclay said: Regarding new collaborations “Today represents a significant milestone for McLaren Endurance Racing. We are in strong preparation for McLaren United AS Team’s first race in the Hypercar class in 2027, and having Motul involved in this exciting project further strengthens our team to meet the potential challenges we will face. Motul has invaluable expertise in performance, technology and innovation. In a sport where every detail matters, Motul is with us as we continue to gain momentum on our journey back to endurance racing.” “We are proud to have it.” he says.
Motul R&D Director Julien Plet It includes the following statements:
“Endurance racing means being able to sustain performance under constant mechanical stress for hours on end. Working closely with McLaren Endurance Racing is a hugely exciting collaboration that allows us to jointly implement specially developed lubrication solutions focused on consistency, durability and reliability. These qualities truly define performance in endurance racing.”
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