New Season, Motul Emphasizes Long-Term Commitment in MotoGP

JAKARTA - The 2026 MotoGP season officially took place last week through the opening series of the Thailand GP. This opening series is a stage of proving new strength, including new rider formations, as well as motor development from each team.

The new 2026 MotoGP season itself is an important momentum for Motul. As a global lubricant with long experience in the world of motorsport, Motul is back to take part in this highest competition by bringing innovations in technology, performance, and product durability that have been tested on international race tracks.

Previously, Motul had renewed its long-term partnership with MotoGP until the 2030 season. This partnership includes sponsorship throughout the MotoGP World Championship, as well as title sponsorship rights for the Motul Grand Prix of Japan and the Motul Grand Prix of Valencia.

Andreea Culcea, Chief Brand and Communication Officer Motul said with more than 15 years of continuous involvement in MotoGP, Motul continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the global motorsport industry.

"The update of our partnership with MotoGP shows our long-term commitment to competition and innovation," Andreea Culcea said in an official statement, Wednesday, March 4.

"Being part of the most prestigious motorcycle racing championship in the world allows us to realize the meaning of being a co-creator of performance, working together with the best to continue to push the limits of technology and passion," he added.

In MotoGP 2026, Motul is not only present as a technical partner, but also provides direct support to a number of riders in the MotoGP class. With Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales, Motul supports two talented riders who are ready to compete for the podium in every race series.

In addition, Motul is also an official partner of Prima Pramac Yamaha with support for the two mainstay riders Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jack Miller. The combination of experience, aggressiveness, and competitive spirit of these riders is in line with Motul's philosophy.

Managing Director of PT Motul Indonesia Energy (MIE), Welmart Purba, said Motul's participation in MotoGP 2026 confirmed the company's position as a trusted partner in supporting high-tech engine performance.

"Through continuous development and extreme testing on the track, Motul continues to prove that innovation in the racing world is the foundation for the quality of the product resulting from the mix on the race track to be applied to road vehicles," he said, Tuesday, March 3.

Through active involvement and existence in MotoGP, Motul makes the racing championship a product development laboratory for lubricants. In fact, Motul is the only lubricant brand that has an officially licensed MotoGP product through the GP Ultimate, GP Power, and GP Matic product lines. The Motul GP Series line-up is designed from racing lubrication formulations and technologies that are applied for the needs of everyday riders.