McLaren Gandeng Motul As The Official Supplier Of F1 Lubricants Starting 2026

Motul and McLaren announced cooperation in Formula 1. (Photo: Motul)

JAKARTA - McLaren Racing has officially announced cooperation with premium lubricant producers with high performance and global standards, Motul. The French lubricant brand will become the official supplier of high-performance transmission lubricants for the McLaren Formula 1 team from the 2026 season onwards.

McLaren Racing Co-Chief Commercial Officer Nick Martin, said Motul is a brand that has been trusted globally and has the same commitment as the McLaren Formula 1 Team in presenting the highest technical performance standards.

With innovation as the core pillar of both brands, Motul and McLaren welcomed a new era and continued their respective heritages in the automotive and motorsport worlds.

We are excited to welcome Motul into the McLaren Formula 1 Team. Motul has a long history of innovation and technical excellence, quality that reflects our own legacy. We look forward to interesting cooperation

"in this partnership," said Nick Martin, in his official statement, Tuesday, September 16.

Furthermore, Andreea Culcea, Chief Brand and Communications Officer Motul, enthusiastically welcomed the collaboration with McLaren F1. According to him, this is the moment of Motul's return to Formula 1.

This collaboration marks the return of Motul to the world of Formula 1, a place where we have recorded the most thrilling moments in our history. This is an extraordinary opportunity to combine our respective expertise in pursuing performance and innovation. We are very proud because our lubricant products have contributed to the extraordinary performance of one of the most prestigious racing teams in the world," explained Andreea Culcea.

Meanwhile, Motul's collaboration with McLaren F1 was also welcomed by Motul Indonesia. Managing Director of PT Motul Indonesia Energy (MIE), Welmart Purba believes that this collaboration will have a positive impact on Motul's development in the domestic market.

"Motul's collaboration with the legendary McLaren F1 team has not only had an impact globally, but also strengthened brand awareness in Indonesia, and encouraged the spirit of automotive and motorsport in the country. This collaboration is an important milestone in Motul's new era in the Formula 1 land jet race," concluded Welmart.