September 2021

Copse Runway, the company had a number of historic and significant vehicles from the brand’s past, present and future. These included the Motul-sponsored 1973 BRM P160 F1 car and the first re-appearance of one of the Motul M1 Formula Two team cars. Looking ahead, there was also room for the development hybrid Toyota BTCC car that will be seen from 2022 onwards. It was not just about history though. For those taking part in the racing, Motul’s mobile laboratory, which takes the form of a classic bus, was made available free of charge. The mobile lab undertook lubricant analysis and provided help and advice on lubricant-related matters. Motul also offered a free top-up service for lubricants, coolants and other fluids. N ot even the lashing tail of Storm Evert, and the torrential rain that came along with it, could dampen the enthusiasm of attendees and participants at this year’s Silverstone Classic, which took place over the last weekend of July (30 July – 1 August). Apart from the thousands of fans looking to lap up Formula One, GT, vintage, sports and touring cars from yesteryear that represent 100 years of history, many famous product names were present, including, notably, Motul. The company was on hand to celebrate the beginning of its multi- year partnership with what is the biggest retro racing event in the world. That’s not all though. With more 60 AFTERMARKET SEPTEMBER 2021 ON THE ROAD www.aftermarketonline.net MOTUL RACING Motul was full throttle at Silverstone Classic this summer, with the start of its new multi-year partnership with the event, new product launches and more... than 120 classic car clubs also taking part, and of course large contingent of enthusiasts from within the garage industry itself among the crowd, Silverstone Classic offered a fantastic opportunity to unveil new products, launch new partnerships and generally get up close and personal with the people who are most interested in what the company has to offer. In a nice bit of synergy, 2021 is also the 50th anniversary of Motul 300V, the world’s first fully synthetic engine oil, and one that is seen as the standard for competition and classic car engines. This meant that the company has been able to commemorate the golden anniversary as The Classic’s Official Lubricant. In and around the Motul enclave on the