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Massa to do Shell promotion in Doha

08 March 2010 @ 06:30 GMT - Ian de Beer

Ferrari's Felipe Massa will be in Doha on March 10 to take part in a promotion for Shell ahead of the start of the 2010 F1 season. The Brazilian will take part in number events and will interact with the media and the public.

Shell and Ferrari has a long partnership and Massa's visit marks the celebrations of the partnership. Shell has powered and protected Ferrari to ten F1 constructors' championships and 12 drivers' titles. As Scuderia Ferrari's technical partner, Shell develops and supplies fuel and oils to the most successful Formula One team in history.

It is a relationship that helps Scuderia Ferrari stay at the forefront of fuel and lubricant technology, and Shell customers can enjoy the benefits of fuel and motor oil developed for the pinnacle of motorsport.

Mass will meet the press in Doha and that is followed by a visit to the Ferrari dealership owned by Alfardan Sports Motors Company at The Pearl Qatar. He will also be speaking to key stakeholders at Bice restaurant at The Pearl.

The highlight of Massa's trip will be a Pit Stop Challenge at City Center Mall on March 10th from 2.00 to 3.30pm. In the Pit Stop Challenge members of the public compete to change the tyres on a real Ferrari Formula One car in the fastest possible time. Massa will be the first competitor and then help members of the public try to beat his record.

Shell has welcomed everyone to come meet Massa on March 10th and share in the excitement of Formula One racing. The Pit Stop Challenge also runs on Thursday, March 11th and Friday, March 12th from 4 to 10 pm. Members of the public will be able to win Ferrari memorabilia, including some autographed by Felipe Massa.