Creventic has confirmed a two-year extension of its partnership with German automotive lubricant manufacturer RAVENOL, securing the company’s continued involvement in the Michelin 24H SERIES throughout the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The renewed agreement follows a successful collaboration during the 2026 European Series and will expand RAVENOL’s presence across the championship’s international endurance racing programme.
Under the extended partnership, RAVENOL will remain the official lubricant supplier for the Michelin 24H SERIES, supporting teams competing across multiple categories of GT and touring car racing. The agreement will include the inaugural Michelin 24H Kyalami in South Africa in January 2027, the five-round European Series and subsequent championship events through the end of 2028.
The renewal will also increase RAVENOL’s branding presence during race weekends, with its logo appearing on the starting number panels of competing cars. The company’s branding will additionally feature on the outfits worn by grid personnel, providing further visibility throughout the championship.
The announcement comes as Creventic prepares for a significant expansion of its international calendar, with the Michelin 24H SERIES set to visit Africa for the first time before returning to established European endurance racing venues.
Creventic and RAVENOL build on successful 2026 partnership
RAVENOL’s agreement with Creventic follows its involvement as the official lubricant partner during the 2026 Michelin 24H SERIES European Series. The collaboration provided the German manufacturer with an opportunity to support competitors across a championship featuring demanding endurance races and a diverse range of machinery.
Throughout the season, the series visited Mugello, Spa-Francorchamps, Circuit Paul Ricard, the Nürburgring and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. These events presented different technical challenges, including extended running periods, variable weather conditions and the mechanical demands associated with multi-class endurance racing.
The campaign concluded with the 2026 Michelin 24H Barcelona, where Up2Race secured its maiden outright victory and Saintéloc Junior Team claimed the overall European Series championship. The 24-hour finale highlighted the durability required from both cars and their components, with competitors managing mechanical reliability, fuel consumption and race strategy throughout the event.
Following the completion of that campaign, Creventic and RAVENOL have agreed to continue their collaboration for another two seasons. The partnership will maintain the manufacturer’s involvement in the European championship while extending its exposure through international events.
RAVENOL to remain official lubricant supplier through 2028
As part of the agreement, RAVENOL will continue supplying lubricant products to support teams competing in the Michelin 24H SERIES. The manufacturer’s involvement covers a championship featuring a broad range of vehicles, from GT3 machinery to Porsche Cup cars and touring cars.
The series accommodates several classes, including GT3, 992, GTX, GT4 and TCE-TCX. Together, they feature machinery from manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche, each presenting different technical requirements over long-distance races.
RAVENOL’s product range is developed and manufactured at facilities in Werther and Lubmin, Germany. Founded in 1946, the company has established a presence in automotive lubrication and motorsport, supplying products intended to operate under demanding mechanical and thermal conditions.
The extended partnership provides RAVENOL with continued exposure to the technical requirements of endurance racing, where mechanical components must perform consistently across extended periods of competition. The manufacturer will also maintain its separate association with Creventic’s Prototype Cup Europe.
Creventic welcomes continued collaboration with RAVENOL
Creventic Commercial Account Manager Orry Lichtenberg welcomed the agreement, highlighting the manufacturer’s contribution to the championship and the opportunities presented by its expanding international programme.
The renewal reflects Creventic’s intention to maintain established commercial partnerships while providing teams with access to specialist suppliers. It also allows RAVENOL to continue promoting its products through one of the organiser’s principal endurance racing championships.
“We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with RAVENOL in the Michelin 24H SERIES for another two years. They have been a great support in providing our teams with high-quality lubricant products, helping them perform at the highest level. The series offers RAVENOL great exposure across Europe during the European season, while the upcoming Michelin 24H KYALAMI will further extend their reach internationally. Having RAVENOL as a partner on our starting grid also allows us to modernise the appearance of our grid girls with RAVENOL-branded outfits, which we see as a great improvement.”
The expanded branding arrangements will give RAVENOL greater visibility across the championship’s race weekends, including its presence on starting number panels. Combined with the continued technical supply agreement, the measures strengthen the manufacturer’s association with Creventic and the teams participating in its events.
RAVENOL highlights motorsport development opportunities
RAVENOL Director Motorsport Martin Huning also expressed his support for the renewal, emphasising the established working relationship between the company and Creventic.
The manufacturer’s continued participation provides an environment in which its lubricant products can be used in endurance racing conditions, where sustained performance is particularly important. The agreement also strengthens a collaboration extending beyond the Michelin 24H SERIES through Creventic’s involvement in Prototype Cup Europe.
“I’m looking forward to continuing our collaboration with Creventic in the Michelin 24H SERIES and the Prototype Cup Europe. It is a partnership built on trust and provides a good environment for the development and use of our high-performance lubricants. The RAVENOL brand will feature even more prominently at the events in future.”
Huning’s comments underline the importance of continuity for the partnership, particularly as Creventic prepares for another international season. By remaining involved through 2028, RAVENOL will continue its association with the organiser while gaining further visibility across different categories and race formats.
Partnership expansion begins with inaugural Michelin 24H Kyalami
The first major event covered by the extended agreement will be the Michelin 24H Kyalami, scheduled for 8–10 January 2027 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in South Africa.
The event represents a significant milestone for Creventic, bringing the Michelin 24H SERIES to the African continent for the first time. The race was introduced following the decision to relocate the planned 24H Dubai event to Kyalami amid logistical and transport concerns affecting the Gulf region.
The change introduces a different challenge for participating teams, with the South African venue’s elevation changes, technical layout and altitude placing additional demands on both drivers and machinery. Its location also provides Creventic and its commercial partners with an opportunity to reach a different international audience.
Preparations have already progressed, with organisers confirming an initial 37-car entry list. The provisional field includes 14 GT3 cars, nine entries in the 992 category and additional competitors across GTX, GT4 and TCE-TCX.
RAVENOL’s continued partnership will therefore begin with one of Creventic’s most significant new events, providing the manufacturer with exposure beyond the championship’s established European venues.
RAVENOL partnership continues across five-round 2027 European Series
Following the Kyalami event, Creventic will turn its attention to the 2027 Michelin 24H SERIES European Series, which will feature five rounds at established endurance racing circuits.
The championship will begin at Mugello in March before visiting Spa-Francorchamps in April. The Red Bull Ring returns to the schedule in May, replacing the Nürburgring, while Circuit Paul Ricard will host the fourth round in June.
The season will conclude with the Michelin 24H Barcelona in September, maintaining the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’s position as the championship’s principal European finale.
The calendar combines four 12-hour contests with the season-ending 24-hour race, creating a range of technical and operational demands for participating teams. RAVENOL’s extended agreement will cover these events as part of its continued role as the championship’s official lubricant supplier.
2027 Michelin 24H SERIES calendar
The first six confirmed events covered by the renewed partnership are:
- 8–10 January: Michelin 24H Kyalami — Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa
- 19–21 March: Michelin 12H Mugello — Mugello Circuit, Italy
- 9–11 April: Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps — Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
- 14–16 May: Michelin 12H Red Bull Ring — Red Bull Ring, Austria
- 4–6 June: Michelin 12H Paul Ricard — Circuit Paul Ricard, France
- 10–12 September: Michelin 24H Barcelona — Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain
Kyalami will serve as a separate international event before the European Series begins at Mugello. The five European rounds will subsequently determine the championship’s overall and class titles, with the Barcelona finale once again providing a decisive conclusion to the campaign.
The agreement also extends through 2028, although the complete schedule for that season has not yet been confirmed.
Creventic and RAVENOL strengthen long-term endurance racing partnership
The two-year extension provides continuity for Creventic and RAVENOL as the Michelin 24H SERIES prepares for another period of international competition. Having developed their collaboration during the 2026 European Series, both organisations will now continue working together across a programme that includes established European venues and the championship’s first African event.
For Creventic, the renewed agreement secures the continued involvement of an established automotive lubricant manufacturer across its multi-class racing programme. For RAVENOL, the partnership offers opportunities to support teams competing in demanding endurance events while increasing its visibility through championship branding and international race coverage.
The inaugural Michelin 24H Kyalami will provide the first opportunity to showcase the expanded agreement in January, followed by the five-round European Series beginning at Mugello in March. With the partnership now confirmed through the end of 2028, the two organisations will continue building on their existing relationship as Creventic develops its endurance racing championships.
