- Motul to become the Official Lubricants Partner to Caterham Cars
- All new Caterham Sevens built at the Caterham HQ, Dartford, UK have their first fill of lubricants supplied by Motul
- Motul are also named the title sponsor of the Caterham Seven Championship UK for the 2026 season
Dartford, Thursday, 5th February 2026 – Caterham and Motul today announce the renewal of their partnership, bringing together Caterham’s lightweight sports car expertise and Motul’s long-standing know-how in high-performance lubrication, built on more than 170 years of experience.
The new long-term agreement means that every new Caterham Seven built at the Caterham HQ in Dartford, UK will have their first fill of lubricants supplied by Motul – from the road-going 170 to every new race car across all five Caterham Motorsport UK Championships.
As part of the partnership, Motul will also become the title sponsor of the Caterham Seven Championship UK for the 2026 season, the nationally recognised top-tier Caterham racing series in the UK.
Renowned worldwide as a high-performance and motorsport focused creator and developer of tailor-made fluid solutions, Motul has been a key part of automotive success for decades, providing lubricants that deliver reliability and performance. As a long-standing partner of globally acclaimed motorsport events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Dakar Rally, Motul applies its technical expertise and R&D capabilities to create the highest quality lubricants for whatever the requirement.
Ali McColl, Global Head of Marketing, Caterham, commented: “This partnership is a significant milestone for Caterham, aligning our brand with a world-renowned leader in lubricants and fluid technology, reinforcing our commitment to performance across both our road and race cars. Motul brings a depth of experience in performance and efficiency that few other partners can offer.”
“This agreement also marks an exciting new chapter for Caterham Motorsport. As we look ahead to the 2026 season, we are proud to unveil the Motul Caterham Seven Championship UK as the new name for the pinnacle of Caterham racing in the UK.”
Andreea Culcea, Chief Brand & Communication Officer, Motul, added: “We are proud to renew our partnership with Caterham, a brand renowned for its exceptional sports car expertise. Since 2019, our collaboration has been driven by shared values of performance, craft and precision. At Motul, we are developing tailor-made solutions designed to unlock the full potential of our partners’ machines. Working alongside a manufacturer like Caterham, where hand-crafted, limited-production cars are born from deep engineering know-how and passion, reflects our vision of authentic partnerships.”
Caterham and Motul successfully launched their new partnership at the 2026 edition of Rétromobile in Paris, showcasing two Caterham Sevens, a 2005 K-Series and a 2025 Super Seven 2000, for visitors of the show to see on the Motul stand.
Press contacts:
Alex Goodwin
E: caterham@performancecomms.com
M: +44 7964 823 240
Caterham
Caterham Cars Ltd, Unit 10, Rennie Drive, Dartford, DA1 5FD
E: sales@caterham.com
T: +44 1293 312300
Motul
Raluca Barb-Lefevre
Head of Corporate Communications, Motul
E: r.barblefevre@fr.motul.com
M: +33 (0) 6 23 56 03 36
About Caterham
Caterham (Caterham Cars Ltd) has produced lightweight, two-seater sports cars since 1973 when Graham Nearn acquired the tooling, designs and exclusive rights to the Seven from Lotus founder Colin Chapman.
In homage to Chapman, Caterham’s philosophy today continues to put the driving experience and fun at the heart of everything it does. It is committed to delivering a personalised experience for every customer and offers a wide range of options to help buyers create a car that perfectly suits their tastes and driving preferences, both for the road and the track.
The British manufacturer produces its unique cars exclusively from within the UK. Today, Caterham is headquartered in Dartford, Kent, where it has built cars in both assembled and kit-build form since 1987. As of 2026, Caterham is represented by over 50 official retailers across 15 key markets globally.
The Caterham model range consists of several models which feature Suzuki, Ford or HORSE powered engines. Certain models are available in specific regions, and the current lineup features the Seven Academy race car, Seven 420R race car, Seven 170, Super Seven 600, Super Seven 2000, Seven 340, Seven 360, Seven 420, Seven 420 CUP, Seven 620, Seven 310 Encore and the Seven CSR Twenty.
The brand also operates a successful motorsport division. Caterham Motorsport United Kingdom consisting of five UK racing championships aimed at all levels of driver experience. There are also multiple Caterham racing championships run by Caterham Motorsport France and Caterham Motorsport Iberia. Since 1995, the Caterham Academy – the entry-level racing championship – has seen more than 1,400 novice drivers become fully bonified racing drivers.
Caterham is owned by Japanese retail group VT Holdings, which has served as a Caterham importer since 2009. VT Holdings is one of Japan’s largest retailer groups.
About Motul
Motul specialises 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 bicyces, as well as advanced fluids for the thermal management of electric vehicle batteries and digital infrastructures such as data centres, 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.
