New ExxonMobil fuel optimized for RB16B thanks to Honda partnership
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In the last year that Honda is officially connected to Red Bull as an engine supplier, the team is pulling out all the stops to take the world title from Mercedes. Fuel supplier Esso (ExxonMobil) also says it has done its best in preparation for 2021.
Red Bull Racing says in a press release that the 'Synergy Race Fuel', as they call it, has been developed in close cooperation with Honda. Because the fuel could not be further developed during the 2020 season and only one specification can be used in 2021 it was important to get this update right first time. Both Red Bull Racing and Honda are optimistic about the result.
Good fuel optimises RB16B performance
"Over the past year ExxonMobil’s specialists have worked closely with our engineers and those at Honda to give us a fuel that works in harmony with our new power unit and the RB16B. Each element is a hugely valuable weapon in the Team’s arsenal as we go into the fight for this year's Formula One World Championship,” Christian Horner said.
Pierre Waché, who is responsible for the integration of the Honda powerplant at Red Bull, added: "Fuel is a hugely important component and the right formulation has the potential to not only add raw power and increase efficiency but also to offer a manufacturer more diverse paths of development that help them optimise performance. The close working relationship between ExxonMobil, Honda and the Team has brought those advantages to RB16B and we are looking forward to seeing the results during this season.”