Track to road

ExxonMobil works with many motorsport teams around the world and the purpose of this is not just to win races but to test our products in the most demanding environments - all to develop cutting-edge products for use in everyday road cars. ExxonMobil takes everything it learns from its participation in motorsports and uses this invaluable knowledge of extreme operating conditions to develop new lubricants to push the boundaries of every-day performance.

Motorsport provides an array of conditions in which to test Mobil 1 lubricants. Grand Prix racing is the ultimate proving ground for Mobil 1 products because the lubricant has to work so hard on maximizing performance. This is in contrast to Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM, German Touring Car Masters) in which the lubricant needs to focus on durability as the engine needs to run for a whole season rather than just two races. Such a variety of testing conditions enables ExxonMobil to offer performance and protection for almost any driving condition, something which benefits all motorists through the supply of products which help reduce engine wear and improve fuel economy and performance.

In supporting Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, ExxonMobil supplies tailored Mobil 1 products in the form of engine, gearbox and chassis lubricants, in addition to a high-performance biocomponent containing fuel. The company also provides technical support on race weekends and travels with the team to monitor the performance of the lubricant over each race weekend.

Mobil 1 with SuperSyn, was made available to road users in 2002 but actually began life in 1997 on the Grand Prix racing circuit. SuperSyn Anti-Wear Technology helps give cars and motorcycles exceptional protection against engine wear under normal or even the most extreme circumstances, while at the same time providing significant performance benefits by dramatically reducing friction. As research continues and lubricant development becomes more and more advanced, we can expect to see new Mobil 1 products hitting the shelves, driven by the motorsports activity on which the brand is built.