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Ferrari Technical Partnership

Motor oil is critical. The very lifeblood of the engine, the reliable running of the Formula One car would not be possible without this oil. The tailored blend of Shell Helix gives exactly the right level of cleansing and protection whilst maximising the power output of the engine.

Shell works hand in hand with Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One to gain the best reliability from Shell Helix lubricants. The knowledge Shell gains - in Formula One, the Ferrari Challenge and from the development of Ferrari road cars - powers and protects motorists all over the world.

One of the key aspects of the Shell Formula One programme is the up-to-the minute analysis in the trackside laboratory - this means that Shell can see how their engine lubricant performs all through its life in the Ferrari Formula One engine.

When you consider that the oil flow rates around the engine are faster than the speed of the Ferrari Formula One car, this gives you an idea of the extreme conditions in a Formula One engine.  At Shell we have a team of dedicated to tailoring Shell Helix engine oil for the Ferrari so that we can ensure reliability and protection but we can also guarantee the car is receiving the most horsepower possible.

Lisa Lilley, Shell Technology Manager for Ferrari: