At the London E-Prix, the season finale of the Formula E World Championship, Valvoline Global Operations used its role as Official Partner of Mahindra Racing to show how race-track learnings are shaping the next generation of electric vehicle fluids for everyday drivers.
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How Track Data Is Shaping Road-Ready EV Fluids
Michael Kirtman, Chief Brand Officer at Valvoline Global Operations, explained that staying “the original motor oil” means constantly evolving, and Formula E offers the perfect testing ground for pushing that evolution forward. The partnership captures real track data under intense thermal, mechanical, and high-voltage loads, insights that directly feed into Valvoline’s next generation of fluid innovation.
Frédéric Bertrand, Team Principal and CEO of Mahindra Racing, credited Valvoline’s fluid-engineering expertise as a key contributor to the team’s performance and reliability this season, pointing to strong results in Monaco and Tokyo. Sandeep Kalia, Managing Director of Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd., added that the collaboration bridges global racing technology with the company’s deep engineering roots in India, translating race-developed learnings into real commercial value for Indian vehicle manufacturers and consumers.
Valvoline And Mahindra: The Track-to-Road Advantage At A Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | London E-Prix, Formula E season finale |
| Partnership role | Valvoline as Official Partner of Mahindra Racing |
| Fluid testing since | May 2026 |
| Partnership history | Nearly two decades with Mahindra |
| Valvoline’s global footprint | 140+ countries, 80,000+ points of distribution |
| Company legacy | 160 years, since 1866 |
This collaborative transmission fluid has been running through Mahindra Racing’s cars since May 2026, with every lap feeding into a closed-loop development system aimed at improving reliability for mass-production EVs. Valvoline’s R&D spans internal combustion, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains, with over two decades focused specifically on electric vehicle technology, including advancements in battery cooling and low-surface-tension fluid systems designed to tackle range loss during fast charging.
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Why This Matters For India
Operating across more than 140 countries, Valvoline’s activation at the London E-Prix gave special recognition to India as a critical part of its growth strategy, timed alongside India’s Independence Day celebrations. The partnership underscores how Indian automotive engineering is increasingly shaping conversations on the global racing stage.
FAQs
Q1. Since when has Valvoline’s fluid been used in Mahindra Racing’s cars?
The collaborative transmission fluid has been running in Mahindra Racing’s race cars since May 2026.
Q2. How long have Valvoline and Mahindra been partners?
The partnership builds on nearly two decades of collaboration between the two companies.
