Shell oils for the Belgium GP - 24th August 21:59pm GMT

Fuels

* Ferrari will continue to use the new Shell fuel introduced in Germany, Shell V-Power ULG59.

* As the longest lap of the year, the correct pit stop strategy is vital – missing a pit window can cost a team greatly. Luca Baldisserri and his strategy team will be able to rely Shell V-Power’s efficiency, to get the most laps per stint without compromising the power output.

* With the ever-present threat of showers, teams will have one eye on the weather, and try to take advantage from any pit stop for wet or dry weather tyres. A lap of this track on the wrong rubber can cost up to half a minute.

* Any wet weather running will see a dramatic drop in fuel consumption as the lap times slow. This will naturally have a great effect on pit stop strategy.

Oil

* Shell Spirax L6148T gearbox oil performed so well in Hungary, it will be retained by the team for use in Belgium.

* Ferrari will continue to use Shell Helix SL785 engine lubricant in Hungary.

* If the ambient temperature is high, Ferrari also has the high-protection Shell Helix SL0848 on standby. It is more than likely however, that given the relatively low temperature in Belgium, SL785 will be used for the race.