Video: So how does F1 fuel compare to your normal car's fuel
Fuel is what drives a Formula 1 car. Without it the car literally wouldn't go anywhere. Nowadays most major oil companies have partnerships to provide teams with special fuels and lubricants. One of these oil companies is Shell. The Anglo-Dutch company has a rich history in Formula 1 and a partnership with Ferrari that stretches back to the 1950's. Recently Ferrari and Shell tested what happens when they use their normal road car fuel instead of the special Formula 1 fuels. The result? It's not too bad. Check it out:



Note that they used a 2009 Ferrari because they can't use their current Ferrari F1 car because of testing limitations.
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