For the 17th consecutive year, Motul was a partner of the French Grand Prix. Motorcycling enthusiasts are not afraid of rain and proved it once more by flocking along (81,000 spectators in all) to attend the race on the Le Mans circuit. Motul enjoyed massive visibility everywhere on the circuit and proposed a free event, Motul Racing, to the public. In all, more than 1,000 people took part in the races of radio-controlled lorries (painted with the colours of the MotoGP teams) in this event. Of interest also was the participation of John Bradshaw's Motul Dragster in the motorsport show on Saturday evening in front of 30,000 enthusiastic spectators.
Also Motul welcomed over the weekend 500 guests in the Motul Welcome area on the edge of the track, at the exit from the pits. Last, Claude Michy, promoter of the Grand Prix and a member of the big “Motul family” for 17 years, was awarded by Mr Amelot, Managing Director of Motul, the 'Motul Powersports COE' (Centre of excellence) award for his contribution to Motul's performance in the motorcycling field. The ceremony took place in front of more than 200 guests at the traditional Saturday evening gala.