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May 25,2023,Germany-Motul-powered local Frikadelli Racing Team, claimed it’s first-ever overall victory at the 24 Hours endurance race of the 51st edition Nürburgring 2023.
The success of the Frikadelli Racing Team at this prestigious event is another accolade that comes as a result of Motul’s commitment to excellence in high-endurance racing.The win in the highest and fastest SP9 class, with GT3 cars, came as a result of a strong start and a flawless performance by the quartet of highly talented drivers in Earl Bamber, Nicky Catsburg, Felipe Fernández Laser and David Pittard.
The iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife nicknamed “The Green Hell”, the 25 km perilous circuit in the heart of Germany, is one of the world’s most challenging and daunting endurance races. There were several teams across various classes backed by Motul, among the 130+ cars in the endurance race.
It was a dominant show for the Motul-powered local Frikadelli Racing Team, which proved to be an unstoppable force and , drama, strategy calls and a record-breaking distance. International teams joined the party with Motul Toyota Gazoo Racing Team Thailand claiming a 1-2 class finish and Subaru Tecnica International finishing runners-up in its class.
Motul also provides integral protection for the gearbox and brakes which are monumental to the car’s performance as it covered a record race distance of 162 laps – more than 4000 km in the span of 24 hours.
For Motul, this victory is a testament to the quality and performance of its lubricants, being pushed to the limit at the toughest racing challenge in the world.
The Motul-backed Asian entry , SP3 champions Toyota Gazoo Racing Team Thailand returned to the Nordschleife once again this year with the #119 and #120 Toyota Corolla Altis GR Sport cars. The team achieve the incredible feat of being crowned class champions for 4 years in a row after they secured a 1-2 finish.
In the SP4T class, Subaru Tecnica International finished as the runner-up in its new #114 Subaru WRX STI GT N24. Both teams rely on Motul for supreme engine performance during the gruelling 24-hour classic and MoCool to keep the temperatures favourable.
Motul’s unwavering commitment to providing the best quality of lubrication and car care products has been reiterated time and again through the success of championship-winning teams all over the world.
It is a stellar display of the versatility of Motul products, which have been adapted to be compatible with various engine types. Incidentally, the products used by racing teams on the track are also available for direct purchase by Motul’s discerning customers through its expansive dealership network across Asia Pacific.
