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Motul Malaysia (Motul), announced its partnership with Sophia Zara Binti Mustaffa Kamal, Malaysia’s youngest female race car driver and a three-time Malaysia Book of Records holder for her full 2026 motorsport season. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Motul’s ongoing commitment to nurturing homegrown talent, championing gender diversity and empowering the next generation of Malaysian motorsport champions.
In just two years of competitive car racing, Sophia Zara Binti Mustaffa Kamal has already made Malaysian motorsport history. A three-time Malaysia Book of Records holder — recognised as the Youngest Female Racer, the Youngest Female Podium Finisher in an Endurance Race, and the Youngest Female Podium Finisher in a Sanctioned Touring Car Race — Sophia was also named a double finalist at the Malaysia Association of Motorsport Awards 2025. Now 17, her ambitions stretch well beyond the national stage, with a wildcard seat at the F1 Academy firmly in her sights.
Expressing her excitement about the partnership, Sophia Zara said, "Being supported by Motul is a huge honour and something I am incredibly grateful for. They are a brand with an incredible legacy in motorsports, and to have them behind me for my 2026 season gives me a tremendous amount of confidence going into what is my most ambitious calendar yet. I also hope that this partnership sends a message — that girls belong in motorsports, and that there are brands out there who believe in that too."
Powered by Motul 300V: Performance Proven on Track
Throughout Sophia’s 2026 campaign, she will be powered by the Motul 300V — the world's first fully synthetic four-stroke lubricant, introduced by Motul in 1971 and still the benchmark in motorsport-grade engine performance today. Driven by Motul's advanced ESTER Core® technology, developed through decades of motorsport research and development, the Motul 300V is engineered to deliver peak engine output and exceptional reliability under the most extreme racing conditions. From the sprint races of the Malaysia Touring Car Championship to the gruelling demands of the Sepang 1000KM Endurance Race, it is the performance partner that Sophia can count on when it matters most.
A Packed 2026 Season: Sophia's Racing Calendar
Sophia's 2026 racing calendar is her most ambitious to date, spanning four major championships across the Malaysian motorsport circuit. With Motul's backing, she will compete across the full season in the Malaysia Touring Car Championship and Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia, alongside selected rounds of the Malaysia Speed Festival and the gruelling Sepang 1000KM Endurance Race.
Malaysia Touring Car Championship (MTCC) — Full Season
Round 1: 24–26 April 2026 | Round 2: 26–28 June 2026 | Round 3: 24–26 July 2026 | Round 4: 21–23 August 2026
Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia — Full Season
Round 1: 17–19 April 2026 | Round 2: 19–21 June 2026 (Super GT Round) | Round 3: 21–23 August 2026 | Round 4: 9–11 October 2026
Malaysia Speed Festival — Selected Rounds
May 2026 | September 2026
Sepang 1000KM Endurance Race
19–22 November 2026
With a packed calendar ahead and Motul's support behind her, Sophia Zara heads into 2026 with everything she needs to make her mark. For Motul Malaysia, this partnership is just the beginning — of a season, and of a much bigger story for Malaysian motorsports.
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