Slightly off topic - but here goes!

["John Fielding" <johnf@domain.elided>]

Hi All,

I just read the most amazing advert in a local car magazine!

Mobil 1 has a full page advertisement with a picture of the McLaren F1 car.  The thread
runs something like - "Although during a Formula 1 Grand Prix the McLaren F1 cars come
into the pits to change the wheels/tyres and to refuel, they never have to add Mobil 1
oil.  The oil which ---- blah, blah, balh etc"

Don't these advertising bozos know anything about Formula 1 regulations??

Go and look at the F1 technical specifications and rules governing a F1 race.  Here you
will see that "replenishment of oils and coolants is prohibited during the race".

Oh and BTW the McLaren F1 cars burn about 2L of the precious Mobil 1 oil during a 200 mile
race.  You thought your old Alfa was thirsty?

Just thought you would like to know.

Down off soapbox.

John
Durban
South Africa
Alfetta 1.8L turbo - doesn't use Mobil 1!
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