Muhanna Al-Naimi and Von Smith, two of Al-Anabi top drag racing drivers, raced last night in the world's most realistic Formula One racing simulator at the Shell stand at the Qatar Motorshow.
Shell's stand at the Qatar Motorshow showcases Shell's technical partnership with Scuderia Ferrari, which is one of the most successful and long-standing partnerships in Formula One. Shell fuels have powered and Shell lubricants have protected Scuderia Ferrari over 60 years, leading to 10 Constructors' and 12 Drivers' Formula One World Championship Titles.
The professional drivers tested their skills on the Shell driving simulators at the stand, hoping to set a quick lap time on the virtual version of Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit.
They also tried the reflex challenge game, which tests the speedy reaction times required to be a Formula One driver.
Members of the public will now be able to try to beat the professional drivers' times, with the top 20 competitors winning an amazing package to visit Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi.
Shell V-Power fuel and Shell Helix Ultra lubricant is supplied to Scuderia Ferrari, the most successful Formula One team in history, providing optimum performance and protection. It is a relationship that allows Shell to fast track the development of fuels and lubricants for commercial road users through the extreme and controlled test bed of Formula One. Motorists in Qatar can enjoy the benefits of Shell Helix Ultra lubricants developed with technology from the pinnacle of motorsport.
"Technology is at the heart of everything Shell does," said Andy Brown, Shell's Executive Vice President. "Our Pearl GTL project with Qatar Petroleum, for example, is the result of 35 years of research and over 3,500 patents. The links go further - once the plant is in operation, lubricants from Pearl GTL could be used in Scuderia Ferrari Formula One cars."
Mohamed Jaidah, Chief Development Officer of Jaidah Group who was also present at the event said "The relationship between Shell and Jaidah Group has been a flourishing partnership for over 35 years in the Qatari market. We are the distributor for the Shell range of lubricants in Qatar; offering an extensive range of industrial and automotive lubricants in the country. One of our leading automotive brands is Shell Helix Motors Oils, offering a complete range of products that meet the needs of cars both new and old."
Shell scientists work closely alongside Scuderia Ferrari at every race of the Formula One season inside the Shell Trackside Laboratory. They analyse over 60 samples of fuels and lubricants over a Grand Prix weekend. Muhanna Al-Naimi and Von Smith are two of the top drivers in Qatar's Al Anabi Drag Racing Team which is headed by His Excellency Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani, President of Qatar Racing Club.
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