Formula 1 may have enjoyed a winter break, but the work behind the scenes at the teams and their suppliers has continued at a rapid pace. ExxonMobil has been working flat-out, testing 36 engine oil and 40 race fuel variations over the winter. Let’s meet David Tsurusaki, who is at the heart of the ExxonMobil Formula 1 project.
How smooth has ExxonMobil found Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’s transition from Renault to Honda power for 2019, bringing them in-line with sister team Scuderia Toro Rosso?
“By finding out the deal was going ahead as early as last summer, we could immediately switch focus on getting ready for 2019, rather than having to prepare in short order as per the previous season.