What is the link between Shell and the Ferrari Formula One Racing Team?
Shell began its technical partnership with Enzo Ferrari in the 1930s, and in 1947, the first Ferrari drove out of the factory gates in Maranello, Italy, powered by Shell. Every time you see the red Formula One Ferrari race car making its way around the circuit, it is powered by fuel specially developed, manufactured and supplied by Shell. As Ferrari’s technology consultant, we have developed expertise and knowledge in matching the correct fuel to new engine designs and technical developments made by Ferrari. This ability is well recognized as being an essential element of their winning team. In fact, the Shell scientists who work with the Ferrari engineers at the track are the same people who are driving developments for Shell road fuels. The Ferrari relationship reiterates our commitment and passion to bringing technologically advanced fuels to our customers. And, most recently, a dedicated team of Shell engineers has worked closely with the Ferrari Gran Turismo (GT) road car departme
