Aubervilliers, 10 September2014.Already a well-established and extremely successful force in the world of motorcycling, premium oil and lubricant specialist Motul is delighted to announce that it will become title partner for the Grand Prix of Japan, the 15^th round of the MotoGP™ World Championship.  An agreement has been concluded with Championship organizers Dorna Sports and Twin Ring Motegi, the host venue for the Japanese round which takes place from 10-12^th October. “Motul is very honored and happy to be named as title partner for this prestigious event in the temple of motorcycling, and we are certain that the Motul Grand Prix of Japan will be a great success for all concerned,” said Motul’s President of Management Board, Monsieur Hervé Amelot. “Our company has enjoyed an historic relationship with many of Japan’s most successful factory teams which has been both long-standing and very fruitful for all parties, and this new partnership is further proof of the value we place on our involvement with motorcycling in general and the MotoGP™ championship in particular.” The title partnership comes at a crucial time for competitors in the 2014 season, including the Tech 3 and Forward Racing teams which receive technical support from Europe’s leading company in the field of motorcycle lubricants and lubrication. The agreement will also be marked with the display of Motul banners and signage around the Twin Ring Motegi circuit for the whole Motul Grand Prix of Japan weekend. This year, the Motul’s iconic red and white colours will be seen prominently at 17 of the 18 races in the 2014 season. Pau Serracanta, Managing Director, Commercial Area at Dorna Sports added: “We are thrilled to confirm Motul as title partner to the Japanese round of the MotoGP™ World Championship, with Twin Ring Motegi continuing to play a crucial role in the schedule as the home event for major manufacturers. As Motul is a company which prides itself on top service for its partners, particularly when it comes to listening assiduously in order to produce the best possible products and loyalty, the brand fits perfectly into the MotoGP™ arena.” Motul views MotoGP™, which hosts the finest technical and riding talents in motorcycle racing, as the perfect test bench for its two-wheel test and development programme and the global series provides the perfect backdrop at which to carry out that research. Furthermore, with the launch in 2013 of its new technologically advanced motorcycle lubricant range, visibility in the championship allows Motul multiple opportunities to reach its consumers.  ABOUT MOTUL Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its MotulTech activity. Unanimously recognised for more than 160 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as the specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant for automotive engines, the 300V lubricant, making use of Esters technology and issued from the aeronautical industry. Throughout the years, Motul has gained experience as an official supplier to many racing teams and manufacturers and contributes with them to further technological development in motorsports.Motul is supporting those teams in international competitions such as: 24 Hours of Le Mans (cars and motorcycles), FIA World Endurance Championship, Super GT, IRC, Drift, Pikes Peak, Japanese championship Super Formula, Blancpain Endurance Series, MotoGP, World Superbike, MXGP, Endurance World Championship, IOM TT, Motul FIM Ice Speedway Gladiators World Championship, Rallycross, F1 Boat and scores of others.