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Driving Innovation and Redefining Boundaries with PETRONAS
Formula 1 has long been a realm of secrecy, where technological innovations are closely guarded treasures. Breaking from tradition, a groundbreaking content series unveiled on 14th November shines a spotlight on the technical partnership between the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and its title partner, PETRONAS.
This six-episode series takes fans deep into the heart of the collaboration, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the fuel and lubricants that have powered the team’s unparalleled success in the modern hybrid era.
A Winning Formula: Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence
This series isn’t just a technical exposé—it’s a celebration of a partnership that has defined F1’s hybrid era. Since the introduction of the current power unit regulations in 2014, the PETRONAS-Mercedes collaboration has been synonymous with dominance. Together, they’ve achieved remarkable milestones:
8 Constructors’ World Championships 7 Drivers’ World Championships 119 Race Victories 131 Pole Positions 100 Fastest Laps 279 Podium FinishesTheir achievements were recently highlighted at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, where the partnership marked its 300th Grand Prix—a testament to their enduring synergy and innovation.
The Five PETRONAS Fluids That Drive Success
The series offers exclusive insights into the five critical PETRONAS fluids that form the lifeblood of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team’s cars:
Primax – The fuel that delivers maximum performance and efficiency. Syntium – Ensuring optimal lubrication and thermal management in the oil system. Tutela (ERS) – Powering the energy recovery system for sustained hybrid performance. Tutela (Gearbox/Transmission) – Delivering seamless shifts under extreme conditions. Tutela (Hydraulics) – Enabling precision in critical car systems.Meet the Minds Behind the Machines
The series features a stellar lineup of technical experts from PETRONAS and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, offering a rare opportunity to hear from the visionaries who push the boundaries of innovation:
Chan Ming-Yau, Principal (Fuel Technology), PETRONAS Salvatore Schembri, Project Leader F1, PETRONAS Hywel Thomas, Managing Director, Mercedes-AMG High-Performance Powertrains James Williams, Head of Powertrain Integration & Transmission Design, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Evan Short, Head of Trackside Electronics & Controls, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 TeamLooking Ahead: A Glimpse into the Future
As Formula 1 gears up for the introduction of the 2026 Power Unit regulations, this series serves as a bridge between the past and the future. It highlights the relentless pursuit of performance that has defined the partnership while offering a tantalizing preview of innovations yet to come. From advanced fuel formulations to cutting-edge lubricants, the PETRONAS-Mercedes alliance is poised to remain at the forefront of F1’s evolution.
With every episode, viewers are invited to witness how science, engineering, and teamwork converge to create a winning formula. This series isn’t just about technology—it’s about the passion and precision that fuel one of the most successful partnerships in the history of motorsport. Don’t miss this exclusive look behind the scenes of Formula 1’s most triumphant team.
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