Mobil 1™ Advanced Hybrid Lubrication Technology. Max Verstappen Attends the New Product Launch.
Recently, Mobil 1, a high - end full - synthetic lubricant brand, held a new product launch event in Shanghai, introducing new products in the Mobil 1 Classic Performance Series suitable for hybrid vehicles. This launch marks that Mobil 1 has further expanded into the hybrid field based on its technological advantages in traditional fuel vehicles, to adapt to the more demanding working conditions of hybrid systems and continuously contribute to industry innovation.
The new products are precisely targeted at the rapidly growing Chinese hybrid vehicle market. They aim to provide long - lasting and stable lubrication product solutions for various power systems, injecting "permanent power 1" into the engine and achieving no power decline for up to 200,000 kilometers 1. Max Verstappen, a driver of the Red Bull Racing Team, attended the event in person, shared his trust in Mobil 1 technology, and participated in the unveiling ceremony of the new products.
Senior representatives of ExxonMobil (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and Verstappen, a driver of the F1 Red Bull Racing Team, jointly unveiled the new Mobil 1 products.
With advanced hybrid lubrication technology, enhance performance on every journey
"ExxonMobil has been deeply involved in the Chinese market for decades, always moving in sync with the Chinese automotive market and witnessing and participating in every step of its development," said Zhang Songbin, President of ExxonMobil (China) Investment Co., Ltd. "Over the years, we have made full use of existing resources, continuously deepened our presence in the Chinese market, increased investment in local technological innovation, product R & D, etc., to serve a large number of Chinese consumers."
In recent years, the Chinese new energy vehicle market has been experiencing strong growth. Among them, the growth momentum of plug - in hybrid and extended - range hybrid vehicles is particularly significant, with sales approaching 5.9 million in 2025. The increasing market volume is driving consumers' vehicle - using and maintenance needs to upgrade to more diversified and customized levels. However, compared with traditional fuel vehicles, hybrid engines face more diverse and complex working conditions, which also put forward higher requirements for the performance of lubricants, especially in China's diverse road and climate environments, this challenge is particularly prominent.
Against this background, Mobil has further improved its hybrid product family with advanced hybrid lubrication technology, including the new Mobil 1 Classic Performance Series and new products in the Mobil Super Synthetic Protection Series suitable for hybrid vehicles. The new products in both series include two low - viscosity specifications, 0W - 16 and 0W - 20. While further enriching the product layout in the low - viscosity field, they also meet consumers' diverse needs under the transformation of power forms.
New products in the Mobil 1 Classic Performance Series suitable for hybrid vehicles
The new hybrid - suitable products, while ensuring the original excellent performance, have been correspondingly strengthened and improved for the complex working conditions of hybrid models. They can not only be adapted to traditional fuel vehicles but also meet the vehicle - using needs of mainstream hybrid models. Throughout the long - term life cycle of the vehicle and under various driving conditions, they help the engine unleash permanent power and keep the engine performing like new.
· Plug - in hybrid: Since the vehicle is alternately driven by the motor and the engine, the engine starts and stops frequently and has a short working time, which is prone to fuel dilution. The engine temperature is lower than that of ordinary fuel vehicles, and it is easier to accumulate moisture. The new Mobil 1 product has excellent "water treatment ability", which can first "absorb" the unevaporated moisture in the engine into the lubricant. Its emulsification retention performance is 4 times higher than the standard, and it has outstanding anti - rust, anti - corrosion and anti - icing performance, helping the engine perform like new during long - term operation;
· Extended - range hybrid: The engine directly replenishes energy for the battery and does not directly drive the vehicle. It often works in the high - speed range, has a greater load than ordinary fuel vehicles, and the wear problem is more prominent. The new product also has excellent additional anti - wear ability, which helps effectively suppress engine wear under long - term and more demanding high - speed working conditions and maintain long - lasting and strong power, helping the engine perform like new.
In addition, to verify the performance of the new Mobil 1 Classic Performance hybrid - suitable products for different hybrid forms and in different environments under harsh conditions, Mobil 1 launched a long - mileage "hybrid full - range durability road test" across nine major cities in China, from Hainan to Heihe, covering a variety of real vehicle - using scenarios, successfully proving its excellent long - lasting performance on the long journey and helping hybrid engines perform like new.
Mobil 1 Power Carnival - Hybrid Science and Technology Museum
While bringing excellent performance improvement, Mobil 1 also integrates the environmental protection concept into product design. The bottles of the new Mobil 1 Classic Performance Series hybrid - suitable products 0W - 16 and 0W - 20 use 30% post - consumer recycled plastic (PCR) materials and have obtained the "Green Recycled Plastic Production and Sales Regulatory Chain" certification, which helps reduce plastic waste from entering other disposal processes such as landfills and incineration and reduces the overall greenhouse gas emissions in the entire life cycle of plastics. In addition, the product packaging uses the innovative ExxonMobil Star - marked Polymer Material Technology, reducing the label thickness by 30%.
Keep in sync with F1 and inject the track gene into every journey
In the 2026 season, F1 has witnessed a major change in its technical rules: a new - specification hybrid power unit is introduced, achieving a hybrid power output ratio of 50% for both the internal combustion engine and electric energy, which is closer to the civilian specification. For this reason, Mobil 1 has developed a customized lubricant formula for the Red Bull Racing Team, which performs excellently in key performance aspects such as friction - reduction performance, cooling capacity, sediment control, and anti - wear protection, helping to achieve "seamless cooperation" between the internal combustion engine and the kinetic energy recovery system with a power of up to 350 kilowatts, ensuring a stable and long - lasting power output and helping the Red Bull Racing Team continue to make breakthroughs on the track.
Ms. Zhao Jie, Deputy General Manager of ExxonMobil (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and Head of the North Asia Marketing Department, said: "For Mobil 1, F1 is one of the best test fields for continuous exploration under extreme conditions and finally bringing innovative technologies 'back to the road'. Since the brand was launched, we have actively participated in motorsports. The F1 engine rules have been continuously iterated over the past few decades, from large - displacement, turbo - charged engines to the current hybrid era. Mobil 1 has seized every change, continuously innovated, refined its technology, and fed back the R & D and upgrading of civilian products, benefiting a wider range of consumers from the track to the road."
Verstappen attended the driver meet - and - greet and interacted warmly with fans
Meanwhile, coinciding with the F1 Chinese Grand Prix, from March 12th to March 15th, Mobil 1 will host the "Mobil 1 Power Carnival" consumer event at the Dream Center on the West Bank of Shanghai, bringing the speed and passion of F1 from the track to the city center. As the highlight of the carnival, Mobil 1 specially held an offline meet - and - greet event between Verstappen and Chinese fans, turning the "dissemination of racing culture" into the most direct and sincere action. At the event site, Verstappen interacted closely with many fans, sharing interesting stories inside and outside the paddock, extending the glorious moments on the track to the carnival site and creating an unforgettable memory about speed and passion with the fans.
Mobil 1 Power Carnival
In addition, at the event site, Mobil 1 also integrates the power innovation history of F1 into simulated driving and trendy lifestyles through a series of hardcore exhibitions and interesting and diverse interactive experiences, allowing every consumer who loves life, driving, and racing to find resonance and feel the unique charm of motorsports.