FM in SM: Ferrari’s Felipe Massa drops by Manila before the Singapore GP

Just a few days ahead of the 2013 Singapore Grand Prix, local F1 enthusiasts got a treat today and was given a chance to meet Scuderia Ferrari driver Felipe Massa who had a scheduled stop over in Manila on his way to Singapore. The Brazilian Formula One driver also paid a surprise visit at the Shell Macapagal station to personally refill a lucky customer’s vehicle with Shell V-Power Nitro+ Gasoline. After a quick pit stop at the Shell station, he went on to SM Mall of Asia for a meet & greet with some 200 guests along with Shell executives and VIPs and Shell Scientist, Mae Ascan.

 

“I’m always delighted to meet our fans, but it’s even more exciting today because this is my first visit to the Philippines,” Felipe said. He also said he plans to visit the Philippines to enjoy a vacation.

 

Among the Shell executives in attendance was Oying Yam, Vice-president for Retail at Pilipinas Shell who said, “Our long-standing technical partnership with Ferrari has inspired the development of Shell V-Power Nitro+ Gasoline and Diesel, our latest and most advanced fuels yet. Shell’s close-working relationship with Scuderia Ferrari provides it with an environment to test Shell V-Power Gasoline in extreme conditions.”

 

During a fuels development presentation, Ascan explained, “The innovation behind Shell V-Power Nitro+ Gasoline lies in the enhanced Friction Modification Technology, which was engineered with Scuderia Ferrari and is designed to instantly reduce friction in critical engine areas no matter what type of car you drive. The Friction Modification Technology found in Shell V-Power Nitro+ Gasoline helps the engine to turn more freely, unlocking valuable energy which can help lead to improved acceleration and power delivery. The performance fuel also contains increased detergents designed to prevent and clean-up deposits that affect engine performance.”

 

During the presentation, attendees were told that the Shell V-Power Nitro+ Gasoline that Filipinos can buy at their local Shell station contains 99% the same types of compounds found in the Shell V-Power race fuel that will be used in Scuderia Ferrari cars in the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix.

 

Ed Chua, Country Chairman of Pilipinas Shell said, “Felipe’s first visit to the Philippines is a great source of pride for Shell; not only to be able to give our consumers the unique experience of meeting a Formula One driver but also to showcase how we are able to make world-class fuel available and accessible to Filipino drivers on the road. As we near the celebration of Pilipinas Shell’s 100 years in the country, we look forward to more milestone events such as this that will allow us to show our gratitude and appreciation to the millions of Filipinos who choose Shell every day.”