Fuels
* Shell ULG58/L4 will be used again in Silverstone, although there
is a new evolution of fuel awaiting introduction. Shell ULG58/L4
suits Silverstone well however and will be retained for this race.
* With the weather often playing an important part in the British
race, Ferrari will be looking for a strategy that is adaptable as
that used in France last weekend.
* Luca Baldisserri, credited by Ross Brawn as the mind behind the
16 point-winning strategy in France, will need to be able to rely
on Shell ULG58/L4 to provide the power, economy and drivability
for the final strategy.
Oil
* Ferrari will revert to using Shell Helix SL785 in Silverstone
unless the ambient temperatures are very high.
* Shell Helix SL0848 (as used in Canada, the USA and in France)
is more likely to be reserved for hotter, faster races in the future.
* Silverstone’s high speeds offer good cooling for the cars,
although the harsh nature of the circuit cannot be underestimated.
Running quickly for so long, around several high-speed third and
fourth gear corners asks for a great deal of torque and stresses
the engine in a slightly unusual way.
* Add to that the low speed complex at the end of the lap and one
begins to understand the rather unique engine stresses at Silverstone.
* Shell Helix SL785 has been tried and tested throughout the season
so Ferrari and Shell have every confidence in its continued success.
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