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Motul teams up with SRO as the Official Lubricant Partner for Blancpain GT Series Asia

05.04.2017

Motul teams up with SRO as the Official Lubricant Partner for Blancpain GT Series Asia

Motul, the French lubricant specialist, teams up with SRO Motorsports Group as the Official Lubricant Partner of the inaugural season of Blancpain GT Series Asia. A number of teams competing in the series will also be using its iconic 300V Motorsport Line engine oil and other lubricants and maintenance products.

Already heavily involved in international competitions and teams such as 24 Hours of Le Mans, Asian and European Le Mans Series, MotoGP, World SBK and more, Motul is further reinforcing its racing association in Asia with this partnership.

The inaugural season of the Blancpain GT Series Asia promises to be an exciting affair for motorsport enthusiasts. Featuring GT3 and GT4 specifications of supercars built by the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, BMW and Audi, the series will span across 6 major racing circuits in Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and China. The first race will kick-start in Sepang International Circuit in 8-9 April.

Benjamin Franassovici, Blancpain GT Series Asia Championship Manager: “Motorsport is in Motul’s DNA, as evidenced by the incredible range of two- and four-wheel categories its products supply around the world. It’s therefore a real privilege for me, on behalf of SRO, to unveil such a trusted and established brand as our Official Lubricant Partner. It’s also validation of the championship’s credentials that a respected company like Motul should choose Blancpain GT Series Asia as a primary platform for promoting its products across the continent.”

Claire Lim, Chief Marketing Officer (APAC), High-Tech Lubricants AP Pte Ltd: “Four-wheeled racing has always had a strong following in Asia, and it is our pleasure to be associated with Blancpain GT Series Asia. We look forward to working closely with SRO to share our motorsport passion with racing enthusiasts in the region.

2017 Calendar

- 8-9 April: Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia

- 20-21 May: Chang International Circuit, Thailand

- 24-25 June: Suzuka Circuit, Japan

- 19-20 August: Fuji Speedway, Japan

- 23-24 September: Shanghai International Circuit, China

- 21-22 October: Zhejiang Circuit, China

ABOUT SRO MOTORSPORTS GROUP

Since 1995 SRO has specialised in the promotion and organisation of motorsport series. Inextricably linked with GT racing’s revival, SRO predominantly promotes categories that adhere to its successful GT3 and GT4 regulations. Indeed, these rules - a common framework allowing manufacturers, teams and drivers to compete equally with one another - has helped establish SRO as the global leader in customer GT racing.

Today, SRO’s influence and organisation can be seen around the world. SRO's flagship is the European-based Blancpain GT Series, which combines the Sprint and Endurance Cups, of which the iconic Total 24 Hours of Spa is the highlight.

The same regulations and Balance of Performance parameters governing the Blancpain GT Series have been adopted in the United States by the Pirelli World Challenge (in which SRO is also a major shareholder), while the inaugural Blancpain GT Series Asia begins in 2017. In addition, the world’s best GT races from all four corners of the globe are brought together under the umbrella of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, and amateur drivers are also fully catered for via the Blancpain GT Sports Club.

SRO Motorsports Group is chaired by company founder and CEO Stephane Ratel and has offices in London, Paris and Liège.

ABOUT MOTUL

Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its Motultech activity.

Motul is also recognised as the specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant for automotive engines, the 300V lubricant, making use of Esters technology and issued from the aeronautical industry.

Throughout the years, Motul has gained experience as an official supplier to many racing teams and manufacturers and contributes with them to further technological development in motorsports.

Motul is supporting those teams in international competitions such as: 24 Hours of Le Mans (cars and motorcycles), FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Super GT, Drift, Pikes Peak, Japanese championship Super Formula, Blancpain Endurance Series, Dakar, Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, MotoGP, World Superbike, World MX, FIM Endurance World Championship, IOM TT, MOTUL FIM Ice Speedway Gladiators World Championship, Roof of Africa and scores of others.

 

HIGH-TECH LUBRICANTS AP PTE LTD

(MOTUL ASIA PACIFIC)

1A International Business Park, #06-03

Singapore 609933

Tel: +65 6565 8100

www.motul.com

www.facebook.com/motul

For more information, please contact Jack Mak at jmak@motul.com.sg