McLaren Racing announces Motul as an Official Supplier of the McLaren Formula 1 Team
McLaren Racing today announced Motul, a global company specialising in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-performance lubricants, as an Official Supplier of the McLaren Formula 1 Team.
Motul will join the McLaren Formula 1 Team from the 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond, providing the team with high-performance transmission lubricants.
Motul is a globally trusted brand that shares the McLaren Formula 1 Team’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of technical performance. With innovation at the core of both brands, Motul and McLaren are united by a pursuit of excellence and a proud heritage in their respective fields.
Nick Martin, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Motul to the McLaren Formula 1 Team. Motul has a proud history of innovation and technical excellence, attributes that closely mirror our own legacy. We look forward to working together in this exciting partnership.”
Andreea Culcea, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Motul, said:
“This partnership with McLaren marks Motul’s return to Formula 1, a discipline where we have written some of the most exhilarating moments of our history. This is a great opportunity to combine both of our expertise in the pursuit of performance and innovation. We are particularly proud that our fluids contribute to the outstanding performance of one of the most prestigious racing teams in the world.”
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For further information, please contact:
Saskia Wirth, Director, Corporate Communications, McLaren Racing
saskia.wirth@mclaren.com / +44 (0) 7442 934 149
Jack McLean, Communications Manager, McLaren Racing
jack.mclean@mclaren.com / +44 (0) 7392 392 034
Fran Campbell, Senior Communications Executive, McLaren Racing
fran.campbell@mclaren.com / +44 (0) 7442 692 253
Raluca Barb-Lefevre, Head of Corporate Communications, Motul
r.barblefevre@fr.motul.com / +33 (0) 6 23 56 03 36
About McLaren Racing
McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 21 Formula 1 world championships, over 200 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.
McLaren Racing competes across four racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard, and F1 Academy with Driver Development Programme member Ella Lloyd. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow.
McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.
McLaren Racing – Official Website
About Motul
Motul specializes in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-quality lubricants that elevate performance in multiple usages from powersport to passenger cars, heavy duty, and industrial applications. Motul has pioneered synthetic oils with its flagship 300V, the first 100% synthetic multigrade lubricant. Building on this long-term know-how, Motul is now extending its expertise to care products for cars, motorbikes and bicycles, as well as advanced fluids for the thermal management of electric vehicle batteries and digital infrastructures such as data centers, addressing the performance and sustainability challenges of tomorrow.
Founded in 1853, Motul is a global company present in 160 countries. Over the years, the brand has built a solid reputation as a trusted partner to support the performance of leading manufacturers, top motorsport teams and major championships, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the WEC, MotoGP, Dakar, Goodwood, or the UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
