Shell V-Power Diesel fuel technology powers a third win
at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race

For the third consecutive year Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel has powered the
Audi Sport team to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. This latest victory
demonstrates again the power and performance of Shell V-Power Diesel
technology embodied in the winning fuel.
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Following on from historic wins in 2006 and 2007, the Audi R10 TDI once again
took the chequered flag in a thrilling race that saw a dramatic fight between
the diesel competitors in mixed conditions.
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The power, efficiency and performance of Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel
assisted Audi drivers Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Rinaldo “Dindo”
Capello to complete the historic French circuit in a 381 laps.
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Shell demonstrated its commitment to fuels innovation and the development
of sustainable, low-carbon fuels with the blending of BTL (Biomass to Liquids)
into its Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
A small amount of this new, second-generation biofuel was blended into the
Shell V-Power Diesel race fuel together with the established GTL component,
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