Shell Launches New V Power Formula

Global oil giant Shell is releasing a new formulation of its high-octane V Power 98 RON petrol. Available from November 1, Shell says the highlight of its new fuel is an increase in friction reduction agents.

Shell's sponsorship of the Ferrari Formula One team saw the two companies collaborate once again on the development of the fuel.

FIA regulations demand that fuel used in F1 must be 99 percent identical to fuel available at the pump and, according to Kuala Lumpur based fuel scientist Dr Alex Cantlay, this means that both road and F1 engines can run on the same fuel.