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DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE FUEL OPTIONS FOR F1™
In 2019 F1™ announced its intention to introduce more sustainable fuel options that could be used in the F1™ power units moving forward. This offers a huge opportunity for Shell to showcase its cutting-edge technology and innovation, in the development of advanced lower-carbon fuels, on the world stage. With a continuous transfer of these learnings into its road-going products, Shell's R&D commitment in motorsport ensures motorists have the highest performing and most efficient products possible. SwipeTap the arrow on the right to see how Shell is partnering with Scuderia Ferrari to develop lower carbon fuels.
2022 Shell V-Power RACE FUEL Formulation
As part of the Shell Innovation Partnership Shell scientists and engineers work closely alongside the team in Maranello to develop bespoke race fuels designed to maximise performance and efficiency for the best results on track.
2022 Shell V-Power RACE FUEL Formulation
As part of the new F1™ regulations this year, the renewable bio-component content of the fuel used by Scuderia Ferrari will almost double to 10%, with a commitment to increase that percentage in the future. This will be achieved through the use of an ‘E10 fuel’, meaning that Shell V-Power race fuels will contain up to 10% of second-generation bioethanol made from nonedible biomass and agricultural waste which, reduces the fuel's carbon footprint.
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2022 Shell V-Power RACE FUEL Formulation
Shell sources second-generation bioethanol through its joint venture with Raizen - who use sugar cane waste to produce ethanol.
With a wide range of expertise in many different areas of second-generation biofuels, Shell is in a fantastic position to leverage this experience as F1™ moves towards more low carbon fuel regulations.
100% ADVANCED sustainable race fuel for the future
F1™ has set a target of reaching 100% advanced sustainable race fuels by 2026, which could be made from advanced biofuels and synthetic fuels to meet a set GHG reduction target in conjunction with the launch of the new Power Units.1 Shell is embracing this challenge and believes that a solution to finding an optimum fuel for reaching this target will go beyond just bioethanol and could encompass a mosaic of sustainable components that will deliver maximum performance and efficiency and help reduce emissions further.
100% ADVANCED sustainable race fuel for the future
F1™ fuel formulations are tailormade to each power unit, and so it is important to combine Shell's expertise in cleaner fuels with its vast experience with Scuderia Ferrari to deliver the best solution possible. Shell is experienced in developing cleaner fuel solutions - including biofuels, e-fuels and synthetic fuels - and also with designing, processing and upgrading components derived from bio feedstocks, all of which are valuable to develop a bespoke, high-performance and sustainable fuel for F1™.
From the track to the road
While Scuderia Ferrari's 2022 challenger and normal road cars couldn't appear more different on the outside, many of the recent changes in F1™ have been specifically put in place to keep racing relevant to everyday motoring. In fact, the Shell V-Power race fuel used by Scuderia Ferrari contains 99% of the same type of compounds as Shell V-Power road fuels available to customers worldwide.
Shell also offers carbon-neutral Shell Helix Ultra lubricants, providing mechanics and consumers with a more sustainable choice of motor oil.2
At Shell, we are constantly striving to find ways to avoid emissions, and, where that is not currently possible, to reduce emissions. For the F1™ power unit emissions that can't currently be avoided, such as the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shell V-Power Racing fuel, Shell offsets these GHG emissions through carbon credits sourced from nature-based projects around the world which protect and restore nature.3
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