Motul celebrates a century of racing at 24 Hours Le Mans 2023
Motul and 24 Hours Le Mans continue partnership for longevity at historic 100th anniversary
It's a historic year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans as it celebrates its centenary at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France. Motul is a household name for the 24 Hours of Le Mans paddock, having a long-standing partnership with the organizers, Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO). Last year this partnership culminated in a very unique announcement in which the final corner of the 13.6 km track was renamed to “Virage du Raccordement Motul”.
For decades, Motul lubricants have played a pivotal role in helping several teams by providing unmatched performance and reliability to conquer the top step of the highly sought-after top step of the Le Mans podium.
For the French brand Motul, the 24 Hours of Le Mans represents more than just any other motor race. The event is steeped in history and tradition, with some of the legends of the sport looking for bragging rights here. Motul has remained committed to making this grand event memorable for fans and spectators alike by elevating experiences through many activities throughout the weekend. The Motul Boutique, brimming with an array of exclusive merchandise and vintage paraphernalia; in addition, fans got a virtual experience of the thrill of Circuit de la Sarthe firsthand on the Glickenhaus Racing sim. It is a testament to the passion, dedication, and spirit of motorsports—all of which replicate Motul’s key principles—and remains one of the most highly anticipated events on the racing calendar.
Motul partners such as 2022 podium finishers Glickenhaus Racing have trusted Motul for several years to unleash their 24 Hours of Le Mans challenge. Glickenhaus fielded 2 Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) class cars - the #708 and #709 Glickenhaus 007. Motul’s longtime partner Jota Sport competed for LMP2 honors in their #28 Oreca 07-Gibson. Motul also provided essential support to #16 Proton Competition, with their Porsche 911 RSR-19 among the several other teams they work closely with in the LM GTE AM class. These collaborations have allowed Motul to develop its expertise in tailoring its oils specifically for high-performance cars, gaining valuable insights through testing its products in a real-world environment: the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
A symbiotic partnership with the teams allows Motul to continually learn and adapt its products to meet the unique needs of customers around the world. Teams use the Motul 300V Le Mans, which was also launched at this event in 2021 to help propel their cars to the front of the grid. The brand’s lubricants have survived the test of unpredictable conditions and relentless racing for years and will continue to do so beyond 2023. Motul remains the top choice for drivers and teams seeking maximum engine performance, with racers needing all the help they can get to push their cars to the limit and achieve record-breaking results as they aim to cover the greatest distance possible within a 24-hour time period.
Unanimously recognized for 170 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity, and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognized as a specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant, issued from the aeronautical industry, making use of esters technology.
For more information about the Motul 300V and its full lineup of 100% synthetic lubricants, visit the Motul PH flagship store at 26 Kabignayan Street, near corner Banawe Avenue, Brgy. Tatalon, Quezon City. You can contact them at (02) 8726 1389, +63 919 4411001, or +63 917 1174621.
