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Shell supports debut of the BMW M Hybrid V8

Shell Brands International (‘Shell’) partnered with BMW M Motorsport to support the BMW M Hybrid V8 – the first BMW M Motorsport prototype race car with a hybrid drive system – on its race debut at the ‘Rolex 24’ at Daytona (USA).

Ade Ajala, Vice President Global Key Accounts at Shell Lubricants, said: “As long-term Premium Technology Partner of BMW M Motorsport and on the back of a successful track record of collaboration to enhance on-track durability and performance in the IMSA and DTM, Shell Lubricants created a new transmission fluid to support BMW M Motorsport’s return to international prototype racing with the BMW M Hybrid V8, starting at the 2023 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

“The bespoke transmission fluid is specifically designed for the demanding requirements of endurance racing, it has been successfully tested by BMW M Motorsport’s engineering team and contains over 70% bio-based raw materials which are derived from renewable resources, enabling us to contribute to the decarbonisation of motorsport.”

BMW M Team RLL ran two BMW M Hybrid V8 cars in the GTP class at the opening round of this season’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. For the first time since 1999, a prototype in BMW M colours will go on to battle for overall victory at the major US classics at Daytona, Sebring and Road Atlanta (all USA) as well as all other IMSA GTP races.

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