Maserati MSG Racing announces pioneering technical partnership with PETRONAS Lubricants International

Maserati MSG Racing and PETRONAS Lubricants International join forces
 to accelerate electric vehicle efficiency in Formula E

Modena, Italy – 12 April 2024 – Maserati MSG Racing is delighted to announce a multi-year technical partnership with PETRONAS Lubricants International in the FIA Formula E World Championship.

The strategic collaboration, which unites two titans of the automotive and motorsport sectors, will see PETRONAS Lubricants International become Maserati MSG Racing’s Official Fluid Solutions Partner from Season 10 and beyond.

Maserati MSG Racing has a deep-rooted history in innovation, and after scoring four podiums last season – including the Trident’s first victory in World Championship single-seaters since 1957 – has its targets set on further success in 2024.

PETRONAS Lubricants International previously collaborated with the Maserati brand in the development of the cutting-edge fully-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, which led to the creation of the bespoke PETRONAS Iona fluid for the high performance fully-electric car.

A leader in its class, PETRONAS Iona offers a versatile range of thermally intelligent fluids for electric vehicles of the highest calibre. Its specialised formulation accelerates performance and efficiency by significantly reducing friction while dissipating heat to ensure exceptional wear protection and longevity.

Together, Maserati MSG Racing and PETRONAS Lubricants International will open the potential of transferring race-proven technology to customer electric vehicles, to make a lasting impact by ensuring that the future of sustainable performance is thrilling and environmentally conscious on a global scale.

Scott Swid, Chairman & Principal Owner, Maserati MSG Racing
“We’re delighted to welcome PETRONAS Lubricants International to the Maserati MSG Racing family. PETRONAS is a leading figure in the industry and has forged an extraordinary reputation through its motorsport endeavours. We are proud that PETRONAS Lubricants International is engineering innovative solutions to actively contribute towards overcoming global energy challenges and we look forward to supporting them to grow this incredibly important part of their business.”

Giovanni Sgro, Head of Maserati Corse
“Maserati has a long history in motorsport and PETRONAS Lubricants International is an institution in the world of top-level motor racing. We are very pleased to juxtapose our name with one of a company synonymous with excellence and the most advanced technology and innovation. A major collaboration for all players playing significant roles in the new era of electrification. It’s always inspiring to build new businesses with realities that share the same passion and commitment in a challenging and promising series like Formula E, and to join forces with partners with the same vision and commitment, with the aim of developing and building the future of mobility. I am confident that this will be an important investment for the next generations of drivers”.

Hezlinn Idris, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS Lubricants International
“We are honoured to partner with Maserati MSG Racing, a team that is synonymous with both performance and innovation. Leveraging our expertise, technology and experience, PETRONAS Lubricants International is on a continuous journey to explore and support the electric vehicle (EV) industry, which includes motorsports. Our innovative Fluid Technology Solutions™ is engineered for excellence, and this partnership signifies our drive to forge a future in sustainable mobility. This is instrumental in our steps to develop solutions that not only meet the rigorous demands of racing but also enhance the efficiency and durability of electric vehicles for regular driving conditions, enabling a track-to-road experience for customers. PETRONAS Iona is a testament to our innovative spirit, delivering advanced e-fluid solutions that not only enhance performance but also accelerate efficiency for all types of electric vehicles.”

Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognizable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally. Maserati line-up includes the Levante – the first SUV made by Maserati, the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, and the GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer, all models characterized by the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Grecale and Levante – and V6 petrol, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident Brand. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The new GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. Today the full-electric range includes also the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first full-electric SUV. By 2025, all Maserati models will also be available in a full-electric version, and the entire Maserati range will run on electricity alone by 2028.

For further information:
MASERATI
Roberta Marchetti – Maserati Corse Communications Manager – roberta.marchetti@maserati.com

Maserati MSG Racing
Maserati MSG Racing is one of the founding teams of the FIA Formula E World Championship and, in December 2013, became the first manufacturer to join the first all-electric category in motorsport. As one of the few regular participants since the inaugural 2014/15 season, MSG Racing has grown steadily; in 2021, it came close to a win before completing its most successful season to date in 2022, when it ended the season in second place for teams worldwide.

Led by Chairman and Managing Partner Scott Swid, the Monaco-based brand is the most gender-diverse team in Formula E and is at the forefront of sustainability: it promotes the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, technical innovation and excellence. For further information, visit our website. To access the media library and content in the public domain, sign up here.

Maserati MSG Racing Media Contact:
Liz Brooks – Director of Strategic Communications – lbrooks@monacosports.com Tel. +44 7887 846177

PETRONAS Lubricants International
PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s dynamic global energy group. Established in 2008, PLI manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricant products in over 100 markets internationally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI also has offices around the world including Turin, Belo Horizonte, Beijing, and Chicago. PLI is the technical resource behind PETRONAS’ partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for the design, development and delivery of the Fluid Technology Solutions™, which includes customised lubricants, fuels and transmission fluids to power the Silver Arrows.

We are a progressive energy and solutions partner, enriching lives for a sustainable future. Our commitment remains to conduct and grow our business in ways that contribute positively to society and the environment.

PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda as one of the leading global lubricants companies at the forefront of the industry, providing custom-made solutions for every need. For more information, please visit www.pli-petronas.com

PETRONAS Lubricants International Media Contact:
Mufidah Mahmud (mufidah.mahmud@pli-petronas.com // +60 19-217 0735)
Jenna Shan (jenna.bahrin@pli-petronas.com.my // +6016-319 3079)