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Fuel Blend Calculator - Accessible Version
Ever wondered what it takes to create a world championship winning fuel? Ever wondered how the fuel changes to suit the set ups of the cars or the layout of the track? Read the summary of our fuel blend calculator flash feature below and see how well you can do. But don't worry, you have Lisa Lilley on hand to help out.
Introduction
What is a fuel blend
Just as a suit can be bought from a shop, for the very best fit, people visit a tailor to modify a pattern to fit their shape perfectly. The same is true of an engine. A Formula One™ engine will run on most standard pump fuels but for the best results, Shell can tailor its fuel to perfectly suit the appetite of the Ferrari engine at various tracks.
In the following pages you can begin to understand exactly what it takes to blend a fuel for a particular circuit. By adjusting the levels of each of the main refinery streams, you will be able to alter the performance of the fuel. You will not be completely alone however - on each page, Shell scientists will guide you and give you a good idea of what to be looking for! See if you have got what it takes to blend a championship-winning fuel!
Lisa Lilley - As Shell's Technology Manager for Ferrari, Lisa oversees the Shell technical partnership with Ferrari ensuring that the Shell and Ferrari development programmes are fully integrated and move forward seamlessly.
Stefano Domenicali - Stefano joined Ferrari immediately after graduating in 1991. He moved to the racing team's financial department while also working on the evelopment of the Mugello race track. Appointed as Head of the Personnel Department of Ferrari's Gestione Sportiva, in December 1996 he then became Team Manager and later - Sporting Director. He has now been appointed as Director of the Gestione Sportiva.
Australia
Italy
Help from the experts
"Such a fast circuit with such long straight asks for all the power the engine has got. The ideal fuel is the blend that will give the engine the most power possible - but don't forget the fuel economy is still important over such a fast lap."
Malaysia
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Monaco
Help from the experts
With the slowest average speed of any race in the calendar, Monaco is all about 'driveability'. Being able to get the engine power out smoothly as well as keeping an eye on fuel economy is the key to a good fuel in the principality."