The 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix kicked off in style at the Shanghai International Circuit from March 13 to 15. As the world's first sprint race of the season, it saw 11 teams and 22 cars compete head-to-head. The McLaren F1 Team hit the iconic "shang"-shaped track with the momentum of defending champions, aiming for the top spot. On the occasion of this race, McLaren officially announced that MOTUL, a prestigious French lubricant brand with over 170 years of history, has become its official supplier. The two parties will deepen cooperation centering on cutting-edge R&D and racing practice, with MOTUL's high-performance lubricants supporting McLaren throughout the Chinese Grand Prix and the entire 2026 season.

Founded in 1853, MOTUL has long focused on the high-performance lubricant sector. Leveraging leading ester-based lubricant technology and a century of racing heritage, it has become a long-term partner of top global motorsports events. The brand has been the official partner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for more than 60 consecutive years and the Dakar Rally for seven straight years, and also maintains in-depth cooperation with multiple teams in international top events such as MotoGP and SuperGT. Its products are available in 160 countries and regions worldwide, with professional R&D centers in France and Japan, renowned for superior product quality and innovative capabilities. This partnership with McLaren marks a key layout for MOTUL in F1 and a powerful alliance between the brand's high-performance technology and top-tier motorsport.