Motul, the global technology fluids company, is taking its long-standing technical partnership with McLaren Racing to the next level, bringing its advanced lubricant technology across Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). As Formula 1 heads to Malaysia and Singapore this October, the partnership highlights Motul’s continued commitment to developing high-performance technologies through the world’s most prestigious racing platforms. Built on more than ten years of collaboration across multiple GT3 programmes, Motul and McLaren Racing have developed a strong technical relationship centred on bespoke solutions and a shared pursuit of performance. The partnership spans across two pinnacle disciplines of motorsport, with Motul supplying lubricant for the MCL40’s gearbox and differential since the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season, while supporting McLaren Racing’s upcoming WEC Hypercar programme with engine and transmission lubricants from the 2027 season. Advancing Lubricant Technology in Formula 1 Motul’s R&D teams in France and Japan worked alongside McLaren Racing for nine months to develop a bespoke formulation specifically for the MCL40’s gearbox and differential. More than 40 tests were conducted across pre-selection, tribological testing, material compatibility assessments and final validation at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. The resulting lubricant has been developed to optimise mechanical efficiency and transmission system reliability, while maintaining performance across Grand Prix conditions. The collaboration reflects Motul’s approach to motorsport technology, combining specialist expertise, advanced formulation and extensive testing to create solutions tailored to the requirements of each racing platform. Carlo Savoca, Chief Marketing Officer of Motul Asia Pacific, said: “Motul has always been driven by a commitment to advancing lubricant technology, and our collaboration with McLaren Racing brings together …
Source: MyPR International


