Mike Evans

Mike Evans

Mike Evans is Shell’s Formula One™ Fuels Project Leader. He has worked for Shell for over 30 years – initially in a variety of laboratories, where he continued studying chemistry at the same time.

In his time with Shell, Evans has worked with coal, alternative fuels, and diesel and gasoline fuels. He has combined laboratory work with engine and vehicle testing, both in the field and using engine test beds and chassis dynamometers (rolling roads).

His work has included testing vehicles in northern Scandinavia during the winter, in temperatures down to -40 °C.

Evans has led the Shell Formula One™ fuel development activity for several years, working with colleagues in Shell Global Solutions and the engineers in Maranello.

He has also taken part in circuit racing for over 30 years, culminating in becoming National Supersports champion in 1994, 1995 and 1996.