Partners that Choose Shell Helix Ultra
Shell and Scuderia Ferrari
Shell Helix Ultra helps to power, protect and cool the Scuderia Ferrari powerunit. Recognised as one of the most successful teams in Formula One™ history and one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands, Shell Helix Ultra is a critical part of the Innovation Partnership with Ferrari on both the track and the road.
In fact, the lubricants found in the Scuderia Ferrari’s high performance racing engines powerunit shares many of the same building blocks (base oils and additives) as those found in the Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology available to road-going customers around the world. Plus, every GT road car that to leaves the Ferrari factory is filled with Shell Helix Ultra Synthetic motor oils.
BMW Motorsport
A shared passion for driving and performance. BMW Motorsport and Shell Helix Ultra have a Premium Technology Partnership, and a winning one at that. Shell Helix Ultra scientists work closely with BMW Motorsport engineers to better fit the benefits of PurePlus Technology into the BMW M4 DTM car, ensuring the maximum performance of the engine unit in every race*.
“DTM is a demanding series. The tracks are challenging and competition is fierce. You can only win if the complete package is spot on – and this includes the motor oil. Shell Helix Ultra is designed to protect my engine. It helps me get the maximum out of my car at any time.” – Augusto Farfus, BMW Works Driver
Sheldon van der Linde & Augusto Farfus | Teammates
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Transcript for Teammates – BMW| Shell Motorsport – FULL Version
Duration: 1:27
Description:
The video shows BMW DTM drivers Sheldon van der Linde & Augusto Farfus sitting back to back indoors answering questions about themselves by raising their countries flags.
[Augusto and Sheldon are indoors sitting back to back waving their countries flags as a light-hearted version Shell music plays in the background.
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[Text displays at the bottom centre]
2 DRIVERS
1 TEAM
AUGUSTO & SHELDON
TEAMATES 24H NURBURGRING
[Sheldon and Augusto are seen laughing, waving flags as the camera does a 360 turn]
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[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO KNOWS MORE ABOUT MOTORSPORT?
[Sheldon raises SA flag, Augusto raises Brazil flag. Both drivers turn and look at each other shrugging and laughing]
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO WAS THE YOUNGER RACE WINNER?
[Sheldon quickly raises SA flag, Augusto raises Brazil flag after Sheldon]
[Sheldon]
“I was seven years old”
[Augusto]
“I was three”
[Sheldon looks to the ceiling laughing]
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO PERFORMS BETTER UNDER PRESSURE?
[Augusto quickly raises Brazil flag, Sheldon lifts SA flag after]
[Sheldon]
“I’ll give you that one. You lifted it before me!”
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO SPENDS MORE TIME IN THE SHELL LAB?
[Both drivers lift the Brazil flag]
[Sheldon]
“It’s Augusto, I’m still new”
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO TAKES MORE RISKS ON THE TRACK?
[Sheldon lifts the Brazil flag, Augusto lifts the SA flag. Both drivers begin laughing]
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO IS THE SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERT?
[Both drivers lift the SA flag]
[Sheldon]
“Yes, thank you”
[Augusto]
“Young chap here”
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO WAS BETTER AT SCHOOL?
[Sheldon lifts the Brazil flag and looks at the camera]
[Sheldon]
“I was not the world’s best student”
[Augusto shakes his head]
[Augusto]
“I think no one”
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO SPEAKS GERMAN BETTER?
[Both drivers lift the SA flag]
[Unknown]
“Can you say something?”
[Augusto]
“Allo”
[Sheldon laughs]
[Augusto]
“All is good”
[Text displays at the middle/bottom centre]
WHO WILL WIN THE 24H OF NURBURGRING?
[Both drivers wave both flags towards the camera]
[Augusto]
“Yeah buddy”
[Both drivers stand up]
[Augusto]
“Good job mate”
[Sheldon]
“Good job my man”
[Both drivers shake hands]
[Sheldon]
“How do you say good job in Portuguese, actually?
[Augusto]
“Mandou Bem”
[Sheldon]
“Mandou Bem?”
[Augusto]
“Yes, top job”
[Sheldon]
“Mandou Bem”
[Both drivers walk off camera. Camera then focuses on BMW DTM car]
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The Shell Pecten appears on a white background with BMW logo positioned top right.
Hyundai
Shell and Hyundai have been global partners since 2005, with a global aftermarket agreement in place across 67 markets worldwide. The WRC series provides the ideal environment to showcase the quality of Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology.
“Since the introduction of Shell Helix Ultra motor oil with PurePlus Technology, Shell has helped Hyundai Motorsport to develop an extra 1.5 horsepower, representing an average of six seconds advantage at the end of each rally.” - Michel Nandan, Hyundai Team Principal
Maserati
Shell Helix Ultra partners with Maserati. “Shell Helix Ultra Maserati 5W-40 shares our and Shell’s passion for performance and excellence and that why it’s the only motor oil we use for engine factory fill and recommend for service fill.” Gianluca Pivetti, Head of Powertrain Gasoline at Maserati
“This motor oil has been developed specifically for Maserati to achieve optimal performance. This is an industry leading example of Shell’s dedication to performance and excellence; values which we share in full in Maserati.” Jacob Nyborg, Head of Marketing at Maserati
