Shell Advance and Ducati Corse showcase their technical partnership for the 2024 MotoGP in Mandalika
Sep 25, 2024
Jakarta - Shell Advance, a world-class motorcycle lubricant brand, will again prove its technical partnership with Ducati Corse for 2024 MotoGP season on September 27-29, 2024, at the Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the MotoGP racetracks, Shell Advance continues to work hand-in-hand with Ducati Corse in powering the renowned Ducati motorcycles, including for the rider Francesco Bagnaia, to be ready for the race who will compete in Indonesia over the weekend.
- Shell Advance launches its first 0.65-liter premium lubricant, especially for matic riders.
- Shell Advance has successfully supported Ducati Corse to win more than 150 podiums in MotoGP and the World Superbike Championship
Ahead of this motorsport event in Indonesia, Shell Advance introduced its Shell Advance AX7 Scooter Oil 10W-30 in a 0.65-liter packaging size for the first time. Specially formulated for scooters, this synthetic formulation provides smoother, zippier city riding with one-and-a-half-time longer oil life. It has 46% better oxidation stability for longer oil life and performance1.
Arie Satyanggoro, Vice President of Lubricants Marketing Shell Indonesia, said, "We have applied the lessons learnt from the track to develop Shell Advance oil with every Ducati bikes on the road. The means that our two-wheeler consumers can benefit from the vigorous testing process on the track and feel the performance in their bikes. Our expertise on track was also taken into consideration as we introduce Shell Advance AX7 Scooter Oil 10W-30 in a 0.65-liter size to helps protect and keep engine cleaner, reduce engine noise, in all types of road conditions.”
Mauro Grassilli, Ducati Corse Sporting Director, said, "On the back of Ducati Corse has created history in securing the Constructors’ World Championship in MotoGP for the fifth year running at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last weekend, Ducati Corse and Shell Advance will continue to highlight the technical partnership in Mandalika. This collaboration contributes to Ducati’s most technologically advanced and fastest prototype motorcycles that test riders and machines to the limit on the track. With this strong support behind us, we believe that we can continue obtain excellent performance on the racetrack and beyond."
Over 25 years of technical partnership, Shell Advance has successfully supported Ducati Corse to win more than 150 podiums in MotoGP and the World Superbike Championship, including nine MotoGP World Championships, two of which in two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023. In addition to achieving various championships, this collaboration has laid the foundation for developing Shell PurePlus Technology used in Shell Advance premium products.
Shell Lubricants has been named the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for a 17th consecutive year for all three categories: consumer automotive, commercial automotive, and industrial by Kline. Shell continues to invest in premium and differentiated lubricant products, including Shell Advance motorcycle oil, which is a preferred brand in major markets.
1 Compared to mineral oil, based on industry standard Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry test (ASTM D6186)
Notes for editors
- Shell Advance is a motorcycle engine oil brand of Shell engine oils and lubricants with a range of products for different types of motorcycles and riding styles. Its product portfolio comprises 4T, 2T motorcycle, and scooter oil. Shell Advance offers consumers high reliability and enhanced control, always giving an enjoyable ride when the motorcycle is in peak condition. To find out more about Shell Advance product benefits, please refer to this site: Shell Advance motorcycle engine oils | Shell Global
- The term “Shell Lubricants” collectively refers to Shell Group companies engaged in the lubricants business. Shell sells a wide variety of lubricants to meet customer needs across a range of applications across over 100 countries
- Shell Lubricants retains its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for a 17th consecutive year, according to the 21st edition of Kline & Company’s report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2022. To find out more about Shell’s capabilities and leadership in lubricants, please see this publication: Shell leads global lubricants market for 17ᵗʰ year | Shell Global
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Reza Fawzy
Corporate Communications - Shell Indonesia
reza.fawzy@shell.com
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