Motul and Craft-Bamboo Racing Reunite to Chase New Success on Asia’s Most Demanding Circuits

Motul renews its partnership with Craft-Bamboo Racing for the 2026 Suzuka 1000km and FIA GT World Cup in Macau, building on a shared history of success in GT racing

Reuniting for the upcoming FIA GT World Cup in Macau, the partnership brings together Craft-Bamboo Racing’s competitive expertise with Motul’s longstanding experience in motorsport and high-performance lubricants. It also marks a new chapter in their partnership that has previously delivered strong results across Macau, Bathurst, Singapore and Sepang. Motorsport has long been part of Motul’s DNA, providing an environment where technology and performance are tested under demanding race conditions. Through its involvement in competition, Motul applies its lubricant expertise in environments where performance, reliability and protection are critical. 

Carlo Savoca, Chief Marketing Officer, Motul Asia Pacific, said: “Motul’s involvement in motorsport has always been driven by the pursuit of performance and the opportunity to test our technologies in the most demanding conditions. Craft-Bamboo Racing shares that same competitive spirit and commitment to technical excellence. We have achieved some memorable results together, including our victory in Macau in 2021, and we are proud to be back alongside the team for two races that place exceptional demands on both the car and its drivers. Suzuka has already shown the team's pace and resilience this season. As we now look towards Macau, we hope to build on our shared history and fight for another strong result on one of motorsport’s most demanding circuits.” 

Darryl O'Young, Director, Craft-Bamboo Racing, said: “Our partnership with Motul is very special, as we have achieved a lot of success on the racetrack using Motul lubricants at some of the most gruelling competitions in the world. Endurance isn’t just about how fast the car can go, but more importantly, maintaining reliability in tough conditions, such as the immense heat we find here in Asia. We have a proven driver in our car in Maro Engel, and the team has worked very hard to prepare for this event, so our focus is aimed directly at the podium and better yet, the top step.”

A Partnership Built on Competition and Success

Motul and Craft-Bamboo Racing’s relationship has been built through some of GT racing’s most demanding events, with Motul supporting the team through several significant performances. At the 2021 Macau GT Cup, Motul joined Craft-Bamboo Racing as its lubricant partner, with Motul lubricants used in key components including the engine and gearbox of the #95 Mercedes-AMG GT3. Darryl O’Young went on to claim victory on the Guia Circuit after the team carried out extensive repairs following a major crash. 

The partnership continued at the 2022 Bathurst 12 Hour, where the #91 Mercedes-AMG GT3 of Maro Engel, Daniel Juncadella and Kevin Tse recovered from the last row of the grid to finish second overall. The result added another major endurance performance to the partnership’s record. 

Later that year, Craft-Bamboo Racing also secured a podium finish during the GT3 support races at the Singapore Grand Prix, with Darryl O’Young finishing second in Race 1 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. 

Motul also supported Craft-Bamboo Racing at the 2023 Sepang 12 Hours, where the team finished fifth overall. Craft-Bamboo credited Motul’s flagship 300V lubricant for the reliability that helped the team complete the demanding endurance event in the Malaysian heat. 

Across Macau, Bathurst, Singapore and Sepang, the partnership has been tested in a wide range of race conditions, building a shared history defined by resilience, performance and technical consistency. That history now comes full circle as Motul and Craft-Bamboo Racing return to Macau, with hopes of World Cup glory on the Guia Circuit.

Returning to Macau for Another Shot at Success

Motul and Craft-Bamboo Racing will next compete at the FIA GT World Cup, taking place from 19 to 22 November 2026 on Macau’s Guia Circuit. Combining high-speed straights, tight corners and unforgiving barriers within a narrow street circuit, Macau demands precision from the driver and consistent performance from the car. 

For Motul and Craft-Bamboo Racing, the return carries particular significance. Five years after their 2021 Macau GT Cup victory together, the partnership returns to a circuit where it has already experienced success. 

With Maro Engel among the Mercedes-AMG drivers confirmed for Macau, the event gives Motul another opportunity to put its motorsport and lubricant expertise to work in one of GT racing’s most demanding environments. Following a strong competitive return at Suzuka, Motul and Craft-Bamboo Racing head back to Macau to build on their shared history, hoping to add yet another memorable result on the Guia Circuit.