Kuala Lumpur: As the Title and Technical Partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, PETRONAS continues to play a pivotal role in co-engineering high performance fuels, lubricants, and functional fluids that power the team’s success on the track and beyond. A cornerstone of this collaboration is the PETRONAS Global Research and Technology (R and T) Centre in Turin, which, over the course of the 15-year partnership, has played a central role in the development of Championship-winning formulations while also driving innovation for the next generation of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), alternative fuels, and energy-efficient lubricants for everyday use.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PETRONAS’s R and T Centre in Turin has been instrumental in advancing the technological capabilities that support not only the high demands of Formula One racing but also the broader automotive industry. The centre’s efforts focus on creating solutions that are sustainable and efficient, aligning with global trends towards greener energy sources. The collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has yielded significant advancements in fluid technology, contributing to multiple championship victories and setting benchmarks in the industry.

The partnership highlights PETRONAS’s commitment to innovation and excellence in fluid technology, which has been a crucial element in the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team’s consistent performance. By integrating cutting-edge research and technology, PETRONAS aims to extend these advancements beyond the racetrack, facilitating the development of technologies that meet the evolving demands of the automotive sector, including the burgeoning market for NEVs.