Scuderia Ferrari runs with Shell oil made from natural gas

Scuderia Ferrari headed out onto the F1 track in Singapore a forthnight ago running on a higher performing Shell Helix Ultra motor oil containing Shell PurePlus Technology. This technology produces base oil from natural gas, instead of crude oil.

“The engine of the F14 T produces in excess of 600 horsepower, and the turbocharger, which rotates at up to 2000 revs per second, can be operating at up to 1,000?C,” said Ian Albiston, Shell trackside manager for Ferrari. “The new oil has to cope with these conditions, while also achieving the level of protection to reach the 4,000 km engine life required with only five engines per driver allowed for the season. In the high temperature, high stress environment of an F1 engine, the right motor oil can provide a crucial advantage.”