Motul, for its part, has been writing race-day footnotes for decades, from endurance epics to sprint-format sprints.
“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.”
Nick Martin, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing
From 2026, F1 ushers in new power unit regs and efficiency targets. When the rulebook tightens, the margins move to places like gearbox efficiency, shear stability, and micro-aeration control.
The job Motul has is to craft blends that hold film strength at brutal temperatures, reduce drag across meshing teeth, and keep shifts razor-clean over race distance.
“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.”
Andreea Culcea, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Motul
McLaren’s current trajectory pairs well with a supplier that thrives on rapid iteration. Fluids evolve like software now: test, log, tweak, repeat.
As 2026 approaches, with its brave new regs and tighter tolerances, having the right elixir in the transmission could be the difference between a tidy points haul and a long debrief.
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