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Shell rises to the refuelling challenge with Ferrari
The video explores the challenges of this Formula One™ season’s refuelling rules change for Shell’s technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. See how Shell has been working alongside Ferrari to develop the best possible formulation of Shell V-Power.
Fuel is a tightly controlled and highly regulated component of life in the Formula One™ paddock. Although regularly considered in its role in pit stop strategy, this year Shell faces perhaps the biggest challenge in its Formula One™ fuel formulation in 15 years. The Fédération Internationale de l’ Automobile’s (FIA) change in fuel regulations for the 2010 season has been two-fold.
Refuelling during the race will no longer be allowed, so Shell V-Power race fuel will power Ferrari around the entire length of all 19 Grand Prix races with no refuelling during pit-stops. In addition, the FIA has widened the specifications for fuel formulation development, giving Shell two exciting opportunities for the season ahead.
With the rule changes come challenges to balance the need for constant high performance from Shell V-Power race fuel with tackling increased fuel temperatures and the vital need for each driver to conserve enough fuel to simply finish the race. Shell has worked alongside Scuderia Ferrari to develop the best possible Shell V-Power formulation in preparation for the new regulations and will continue development throughout the season to maintain optimum performance.
