French oil and lubricant company Motul has agreed a deal to become title sponsor of the 2014 Grand Prix of Japan, the 15th round on the MotoGP motorcycling series’ calendar.
Motul branding will be displayed on signs and banners around the Twin Ring Motegi circuit for the entirety of the race weekend, which takes place from October 10-12.
Twin Ring Motegi has been a part of the MotoGP calendar since 2000 and the deal with Motul was brokered by the circuit and the series’ commercial rights-holder, Dorna Sports.
Motul’s president of the management board, Hervé Amelot, said: “Our company has enjoyed an historic relationship with many of Japan’s most successful factory teams which has been both long-standing and very fruitful for all parties. This new partnership is further proof of the value we place on our involvement with motorcycling in general and the MotoGP championship in particular.”