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Ferrari F10 animations transcript
The Shell technical partnership with Ferrari is about more than track success - it's about transferring racing technology to the road.
Ferrari F10 Shell V-Power Engine animation - transcript
The latest Shell animation takes you inside the new Ferrari F10. It explains the new refuelling regulations in 2010, their impact on the design of the car and the challenges the Shell team have had to overcome to deliver the best fuel formulation for the season ahead. Shell works hand in hand with Scuderia Ferrari to develop Shell V-Power race fuel and transfer this experience to benefit millions of motorists using Shell V-Power fuel all over the world.
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00:00-00:05 |
The 2010 car is notably bigger than its predecessor. Why? It’s all about the fuel tank! |
00:06-00:16 |
The new 2010 FIA Formula One season regulations state that refuelling will not be allowed during the race. Cars will run for the entire Grand Prix on a single tank of fuel. |
00:16-00:23 |
The Ferrari F10 is longer to accommodate a much larger fuel tank and increased weight. This presents an enormous challenge for the team. |
00:23-00:37 |
One of the big challenges for Shell is increased fuel temperature. As the fuel level decreases, the temperature inside the tank will increase. This can lead to hotter fuel temperatures than in previous years, which in turn may lead to evaporation or vapours forming that could cause problems in the fuel system |
00:37-00:48 |
Shell V-Power race fuel has been carefully formulated with these challenges in mind to deliver maximum performance and optimum efficiency from every drop in all conditions, from desert heat to torrential rain.
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00:48-00:56 |
Shell Helix Ultra engine oil also supports the cars performance helping to reduce friction and ensuring that the vital engine components are kept cool and protected. |
00:56-01.02 |
The fuel tank is insulated to protect from the engines heat and the cars airflow re-designed to maximise the fuel tank cooling. |
01:02-01:08 |
The car is fuelled before the race. The engine is started and the fuel is injected into the inlet trumpet where it mixes with the air. |
01:08-01:22 |
This fuel/air mixture is then drawn past the inlet valve and into the cylinder, where at its maximum speed of 18,000 rpm it’s compressed and ignited over 150 times per second. This process forces the piston back down and via the connecting rod turns the crankshaft. |
01:22-01:30 |
Friction modification technology in the Shell V-Power race fuel is designed to reduce the friction in the piston rings and thus help the engine turn more freely. |
01:30-01:36 |
Careful formulation of the fuel can also help achieve better fuel economy and a potential weight saving that can increase performance. |
01:36-01:46 |
Through its long-standing technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, Shell delivers the optimal fuel formulation to meet the challenges of the 2010 season. |