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Ferrari and Shell debut natural-gas derived oil

Last weekend’s 2014 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix saw Ferrari running a new, higher performing oil from suppliers Shell for the first time. The Shell Helix Ultra race formulation is notable for using natural gas instead of crude oil as its base, providing enhanced cleansing and engine protection, resulting in greater efficiency.“The engine of the (Ferrari) 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 degrees Celsius,” said Ian Albiston, Shell’s trackside manager for Ferrari.“The new oil has to cope with these conditions, while also achieving...
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