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Mobil wins in 24 Hours of Le Mans

Mobil 1 powers Toyota Gazoo and Porsche GT racing teams

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5: Mobil 1 powered cars claimed a mix of victories, podiums and titles at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Toyota Gazoo Racing claiming its second consecutiv­e LMP1 class win, while the Porsche GT Team achieved a double podium finish in the GTE Pro category.

After more than 5,000 kilometres of non-stop, hard-fought racing in one of the world’s most challengin­g motor races, it was the #8 car driven by Sebastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Fernando Alonso that become the overall race winners – for the second successive year.

It was a remarkable performanc­e for Toyota Gazoo Racing, whose Toyota TS050 Hybrid power unit was lubricated by a specially made blend of Mobil 1 engine oil, essential to maximising power and performanc­e through the most gruelling motor race in the world.

Meanwhile, the Mobil 1 powered PorscheGT Team claimed a double podium finish in the GTE Pro class, with the #91 car driven by GianmariaB­runi, Richard Lietz and Frederic Makowiecki claiming second place ahead of the #93 Porsche piloted by Nick Tandy, Earl Bamber and Patrick Pilet.

The Porsche 911 RSR power unit was lubricated by the same Mobil 1 engine oil supplied to the German manufactur­e for production factory fill.

Both cars with over 200 moving parts lubricated by Mobil 1, some reaching temperatur­es of over 150° centigrade, finished the demanding race, which stretches over more than 5,000 kilometres, in perfect condition.

The Corvette Racing team also had the benefit of using Mobil 1 engine oil, with their leading #63 C7.R car claiming 9th position in the GTE Pro class, driven by Jan Magnussen, Antonio Garcia and Mike Rockenfell­er.

Following the success at this year’s race, David Tsurusaki, Global Motorsport Technology Manager, ExxonMobil, said: “This is a fantastic result for our partners, Toyota and Porsche. The 24 Hours of Le Mans really is the ultimate challenge for drivers, teams, cars and for our Mobil 1 lubricant.

The extreme pressures these cars are able to withhold, racing at maximum performanc­e over 5,000km non-stop, is absolutely phenomenal. This is why our partner teams demand use of only the best products which Exxon Mobil is able to supply.

Hisatake Murata, Team President, Toyota Gazoo Racing: “We have an unusual feeling because we have won our second Le Mans. Neverthele­ss, I am proud of the overall performanc­e as well as the team spirit which we showed throughout the race, also in the difficult moments in the final hour.

Congratula­tions to the new World Champions Sébastien, Kazuki and Fernando, also on their second Le Mans victory. This was a dramatic end to an incredible season for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and we look forward to defending our titles next season.”

Finally, the races are still continuing, and Mobil in Kuwait is just finished its scratch and win campaign.

Stay tuned to know who won the prize of attending the Formula 1 Prix in Abu Dhabi.2019 marks the 70th anniversar­y of successful relationsh­ip between KAICO (Kuwait Automotive Imports Company) and ExxonMobil.

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