Halo P1 to make competitive debut in ERC with Efren Llarena

Halo P1 to make competitive debut in ERC with Efren Llarena

Press Release –

Halo By Orthene is delighted to announce its support of 2022 European Rally Champion, Efren Llarena, supplying the Orsak Rally Team driver with the brand’s P1 brake fluid, renowned as the most advanced dedicated motorsport brake fluid on the market.

Thanks to an agreement struck between Halo By Orthene’s Spanish distributor, Racing Import, who are widely acknowledged for their technical expertise, Larena will use Halo P1 for the first time in competitive action at the forthcoming Barum Czech Republic round of the ERC on August 16-18.

Llarena commented: “Following a conversation with the team at Racing Import, who told me how impressive the performance of Halo P1 was following extensive testing, I am pleased to represent Halo By Orthene for the first time in ERC. Braking performance is critical, especially on fast tarmac stages such as the Barum rally, so I’m pleased to find an advantage for the forthcoming weekend.”

Running a Skoda Fabia RS R2, Llarena and co-driver Sara Fernandez, will take to the stages on the Friday morning, aiming to improve on last year’s event where the crew finished inside the top-ten in eighth place, while hopefully looking to repeat their recent podium form from Rally Roma. 

Halo By Orthene’s Lloyd Ker, commented: “We’re really excited to see Halo P1 make its competitive debut in ERC and prove its effectiveness in another high profile championship. With P1 being used in circuit competition, pedal feel consistency is always important, but in rally where you need to be absolutely confident at all times of that feel and reaction it’s even more important. We wish Efren and Sara the very best of luck and will be following their progress throughout.”

Developed in-house by Halo By Orthene, a specialist division of Orthene, the UK-based world-leading brake fluid manufacturer formed in 1976, Halo P1 is a dedicated motorsport brake fluid and the most advanced on the market. Halo P1 offers the highest typical dry boiling point of 341°C (646°F) and unmatched incompressibility in the most extreme circumstances for unrivalled consistency of pedal feel and performance.

Notes to editors:

Parent company Orthene now produces over 20 million litres of brake fluid every year for both road and race applications – and has an estimated 65% of the world's racing brake fluid by volume. As a private-label manufacturer, over 300 brands trust Orthene to produce their brake fluid range. 

Since Alan Ker founded the business in the mid-1970s, Orthene has built a legacy of cutting-edge science and relentless innovation in the brake fluid market. 

For example:

- Formulating the first low-hygroscopicity brake fluid – the forerunner of today’s DOT 4

- Developing the world’s first brake fluid to exceed a 300°C (572°F) boiling point

- Creating a DOT 5.1 low-viscosity fluid, another world first

For team owners, managers or technical leads who have an interest in Halo P1, please contact Tara Williams at Halo - tara.williams@halobyorthene.com  

The Halo By Orthene team are available for more technical questions from media and available for quote or expert comment - to request contact, please contact the media team on 01525 270 100 or hello@halobyorthene.media