# Motul motorsport technical partnerships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/motul-motorsport-technical-partnerships
> Updated: 2026-10-07T18:10:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Motul is expanding its technical partnerships within motorsport to use racing as a testing ground for high-performance lubricants. The company is deepening its collaboration with McLaren Racing, currently supplying specialized gear oil for McLaren’s Formula 1 gearbox and differential following research conducted in France and Japan.

This partnership is scheduled to expand in 2027 when McLaren enters the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar category. At that stage, Motul will provide engine and transmission lubricants and technical support through its Racing Lab, a mobile facility used to analyze fluid samples for thermal stability, oxidation, and wear. Motul also maintains technical partnerships with the Grasser Racing Team and Manthey.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Motul expands technical partnerships with McLaren Racing and other motorsport teams

Motul is expanding its technical partnership with McLaren Racing, providing bespoke lubricants for Formula 1 and preparing to support McLaren’s 2027 entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar tier

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motul-expands-technical-partnerships-with-mclaren-racing-and-other-motorsport-teams

### 2026-09-23: LIQUI MOLY and Formula 1 renew multi-year partnership

Formula 1 and German manufacturer LIQUI MOLY have signed a multi-year partnership renewal, with the brand becoming an Official Supporter of the sport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liqui-moly-and-formula-1-renew-multi-year-partnership

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