Shell celebrates 75 years of collab with Ferrari

The Ferrari race car will carry a 75-year partnership graphic at the Monaco Grand Prix

Global energy giant Shell has announced the celebration of its 75th year with racing team Scuderia Ferrari.

The 7 decade-old partnership has been renewed by both companies mutually over a multi-year deal. Shell will continue to contribute its expertise across Shell V-Power race fuel and Shell Helix performance lubricants.

Shell will also extend its research to providing new products and services that will help accelerate decarbonisation on and off the race track. This includes EV fluids, EV chargings as well as renewable power.

Lorenzo Giorgetti, Chief Racing Revenues Officer, Ferrari said: “We are incredibly proud to celebrate 75 years of partnership with Shell, a collaboration that has been an integral part of our story since the very first race of Scuderia Ferrari.

This milestone is a testament to the enduring strength and mutual commitment of our relationship, and to Shell’s unwavering dedication to innovation in fuel and lubricants. Together, we have shared victories, challenges, and a relentless pursuit of performance and excellence. As we look ahead to a new era of sustainable motorsport, we are excited to continue building the future of racing side by side — both on the track and beyond.”

David Bunch, Group Executive Vice President, Shell Mobility & Convenience said: “For more than three-quarters of a century, Shell has shared with Ferrari a common commitment to innovation, performance and success.

We are pleased to continue this partnership into the next chapter of Formula 1 with the development and supply of an advanced sustainable race fuel from the 2026 season.

Our involvement in Formula 1 is driven by the desire to create better products and services for our customers, and we will continue to do so in this new era.”

Editor’s Note

Together, Shell & Scuderia Ferrari HP have won FIA Formula One constructors’ titles 10 times and Drivers’ Championship 12 times till date.

Shell has invested over 21,000 man-hours a year with over 50 technical staff in its Formula 1 program to blend, produce and test Shell V-Power race fuel and Shell Helix Ultra lubricants.

Apart from Formula 1 Championship race, Shell and Ferrari also have a collaboration in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the Ferrari Challenge Series.