Motul, the global lubricants company with one of the most established pedigrees in motorcycle racing, has renewed its partnership with MotoGP, the premier class of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, in a long-term agreement running through the 2030 season.
The extension reinforces one of the most recognisable alliances in motorsport and anchors Motul’s strategy of staying embedded at the core of high-performance two-wheel culture.
Under the renewed deal, Motul will remain a central partner across the MotoGP ecosystem. The brand keeps title sponsorship rights for the Motul Grand Prix of Japan and Motul Grand Prix of Valencia, maintains its extensive trackside presence, and continues supplying its high-performance lubricants for official operational use throughout race weekends.
Motul’s involvement extends far beyond sponsorship. The company will continue providing specialised racing lubricants and maintenance solutions to teams and organisers, supporting engine durability, performance, and overall track operations. The partnership also evolves on the fan-facing side, with fresher digital storytelling, lifestyle content, and activation programs that tap into Motul’s engineering heritage and racing identity.
The renewal arrives at a pivotal time for MotoGP. Dorna Sports, the championship’s commercial rights holder, is steering the sport through a period of major change, including sustainability targets, global calendar expansion, and technical regulation shifts designed to sharpen competition and reduce environmental impact. Motul’s long-term commitment provides continuity through this transition phase.
Speaking on the renewal, Andreea Culcea, Chief Brand and Communication Officer, Motul, said, “The renewal of our partnership with MotoGP™ demonstrates our long-term commitment to competition and innovation. Being part of the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship allows us to embody what it means to be a co-creator of performance, working alongside the very best to continually push the limits of technology and passion.”
Dan Rossomondo, Chief Commercial Officer at MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, added, “We’re happy to continue working with Motul. They are a longstanding partner and bring more than sponsorship to the sport – together we’ve created exciting fan events, focused campaigns, and launched some innovative products. Grands Prix like the season finale in Valencia, with Motul as title sponsor, are a blueprint for what we want to see going forward – a weekend full of different activities that leaves no doubt Valencia was the place to be. We look forward to another step in this partnership and working with Motul to spread MotoGP broadly.”
The long-term extension through 2030 sends a clear commercial signal. As MotoGP’s broadcast footprint expands across key markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, premium partners are committing earlier and for longer. The sport is benefiting from record attendance, strong manufacturer investment, and a shift toward sustainable fuels from 2027, all of which make long-term commercial positions more valuable.
Motul’s global motorsport portfolio continues to grow in parallel. The brand recently renewed its landmark partnership to remain the official lubricant of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and maintains a major role with McLaren Racing across multiple disciplines. Within MotoGP, Motul sits alongside leading partners including Repsol, Bitget, Two Circles, Würth, and Pirelli.
On track, MotoGP has tightened significantly over the past two seasons. Ducati, KTM, Aprilia, and Honda have all poured resources into technical upgrades, with Ducati continuing to set the competitive standard across most circuits. Sprint races have boosted weekend engagement and added new competitive layers. The 2025 season saw the Ducati Lenovo Team secure the Teams Championship, Ducati win the Constructors title, and Marc Marquez earn the Riders Championship during his standout campaign.
Attention now shifts toward the upcoming round, with teams preparing early-season updates and performance testing. With Motul locked in through 2030, MotoGP enters its next chapter with commercial stability and a shared commitment to innovation as the sport accelerates into a new competitive and technological era.
