When did Shell supply for the first time the MotoGP class with V-Power fuel?

Question

I really need this answer fast! I tried looking in the shell.com but there wasn't a year written so I'm kind of lost and I really, really need this answer!

Answer 1

Well found Mr Proc. Good work Sir.

I know Shell got involved big time in Grand Prix ( 500cc days ) in about 1993 with Shaun Emment and then John Reynolds on the Harris [ Roc ] Yamaha's but they never set the world alight, as the were the first team to be running unleaded fuel, rather then the full fat / full lead based rocket fuel of all the other teams.

Gary McCoy picked up an early 500 V Twin in 98 but crashed and broke his leg. He was not heard of again untill Peter Clifford off WCM got him back to parter John Hopkins on the YZR Red Bull 500. He is an early pic of the Shell sponsor:

http://cdn-7.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite...

http://www.rscycles.com/Bikes/customersb...

Answer 2

Hi A. Nik

It was at the same time and in partnership with Ducati Corse. So the answer is at the start of the 2003 season.

http://www.shell.com/home/content/advanc...

Hope that helps. Good luck with the competition, and enjoy the race tomorrow.

Answer 3

Hi A.Nik,  I cant answer your question, the best I can find is V power shell was launched  13 may 03. But this does not help, even if you look at 95 octane fuels it goes back further.

I think you have picked a hard subject to research. but im sure you will find it eventually

Good luck

Edit. Found this

Jörg Landschof - Fuel Development



Jörg Landschof has an extensive background in global motorsport fuel development, including trackside analysis for the all-conquering Audi team at the famous 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans since 2001. With over 23 years experience in racing fuel design and development, Jörg has focused on the Ducati Corse motorcycle racing fuels since 1999 and also on the development of the Shell V-Power fuels for the road