en.Wedoany.com Reported - Shell has renewed its technical cooperation agreement with BMW M Motorsport, continuing as the official high-tech, innovation, and energy partner for BMW's M motorsport division. Its R&D responsibilities have been expanded to include a circular economy approach to lubricant formulations. Under the renewed agreement, Shell's R&D scope now includes the development of lubricant formulations based on circular economy principles.

The first collaborative result following this renewal has already debuted on the track. The #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 race car, equipped with a newly formulated engine oil, participated in the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. This oil is made from re-refined base oil (RRBO) extracted from waste oil streams. Developed jointly by Shell and BMW M Motorsport for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, this more sustainable racing lubricant aims to reduce the environmental footprint of lubricants through circular economy principles, namely by reusing high-quality base oil extracted from waste oil streams.

Jason Wong, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Lubricants, stated that this weekend at Le Mans is not just about racing, but about demonstrating to the world how successful partnerships can drive progress.

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