Championship-Proven Performance: PETRONAS Primax™ Expands Across Brazil

São Paulo, 4 November 2026 - PETRONAS is expanding access to PETRONAS Primax™ gasoline in Brazil as its licensed retail network grows towards 300 PETRONAS-branded stations by the end of 2026. The expansion gives more Brazilian motorists access to the fuel inspired by technology that was developed for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, delivering protection, efficiency and performance for everyday driving through its portfolio of PETRONAS Primax™ Gasolina Aditivada: and PETRONAS Primax™ High Octane.

Together, the range gives Brazilian motorists a clear choice between performance for everyday driving and a higher-octane option for those seeking an enhanced performance experience.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Performance technology Behind PETRONAS Primax™

PETRONAS’ long-standing technology partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team reinforces the performance and innovation credentials behind the PETRONAS brand. Since 2010, the partnership has brought together engineering expertise, technical collaboration and a shared pursuit of performance at the highest level of motorsport, resulting in eight Drivers’ Championships and eight Constructors Championships throughout the partnership.

The knowledge and innovation developed through our technical partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team continue to inspire PETRONAS’ fluid technology solutions beyond the racetrack. PETRONAS Primax™ builds on this technology and expertise to bring a performance-led approach to everyday driving. As PETRONAS Primax™ becomes increasingly accessible across Brazil, newly crowned champion Kimi Antonelli shared his perspective on PETRONAS’ pursuit of performance:

In Formula One, performance matters in every detail, and I have felt first hand PETRONAS’ commitment to technology and performance in one of motorsport’s most demanding environments. It’s great to see that same pursuit of excellence in fluid technology reflected in PETRONAS Primax™, and that more motorists in Brazil can now experience PRIMAX as the network grows. And I also want to take this moment following Sunday to thank PETRONAS for all the hard work that has been behind providing us such great products to make our engine go fast, which has enabled me to win the championship. We could not have done it without you.

You’ve helped me to achieve one of my childhood dreams.

Making PETRONAS Primax™ More Accessible Across Brazil

Khalil Muri, Group CEO of PETRONAS Lubricants International emphasised

“PETRONAS Primax™ is at the heart of our growth in Brazil. As our network expands through our Licensee NEXTA, more Brazilian motorists can access PRIMAX closer to where they live and travel, giving them greater choice and access to PETRONAS’ performance proposition.”

Innovation in Lubricants: Advancing Engine Performance with PETRONAS Syntium

At the event, PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) also reinforced its technological leadership by showcasing its PETRONAS Syntium portfolio. Featuring the latest formulations, the range represents a comprehensive advancement in engine protection, fuel efficiency and overall engine performance.

Drawing on PLI's decades of expertise in lubricant technology and its role as the technical partner to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, PETRONAS Syntium is engineered to deliver advanced engine protection, optimised fuel efficiency and reliable performance. It brings insights from the world's most demanding motorsport environment to the needs of everyday motorists.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, the portfolio comprises purpose-built variants designed to address different driving requirements, catering to a range of applications from high-performance and everyday vehicles to hybrid powertrains. This comprehensive portfolio makes it easier for consumers to identify the right lubricant for their vehicles, with formulations developed to meet evolving industry standards and the demands of modern engines.

“Formula One is our live laboratory,” said Rogério Lüdorf, Regional Managing Director, Americas, PLI. “We continuously push the boundaries of technology and performance under the world's most demanding conditions, applying the knowledge gained to develop advanced fluid solutions for everyday motorists in Brazil. With PETRONAS Syntium and PETRONAS Primax together, we bring our commitment to performance and innovation from the racetrack to the road.”

A Wider PETRONAS Experience at Selected Stations

At selected PETRONAS-branded stations, motorists can access vehicle-care services including PETRONAS AutoExpert™ and Wash Expert™, alongside PETRONAS Primax™ and a range of PETRONAS lubricants, bringing more of their fuel and vehicle-care needs together in one location.

Call to Action - Campaign CTA

During the São Paulo Grand Prix, customers at approximately 200 participating PETRONAS-branded stations can purchase a Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team miniature racing car for R$99 when they purchase R$60 of PETRONAS Primax™ or R$100 of PETRONAS lubricants, while stocks last. The campaign runs from 13 October to 31 December 2026, while stocks last.