mx_tifosi wrote:I thought engines (gearbox,diff,etc) were designed with a particular lubricant/fuel in mind.
You are right. But with Merc going this way, this suggests to me they arnt happy with Mobil1. Maybes with Petronas, they can get them to produce a fuel for the FO108W that gives better fuel ecomomy and a a SYNTYUM lubricant that makes the engine run smoother. As this could be a key, stealth warzone for 2010 with the refuling ban.
I think that Mobil1 will stay with McLaren, Force India will use Petronas i think. Whitch means they may have, from 2010 onward have to carry the Petronas branding and Mercedes badge on their car, like what Renault and Total have with Red Bull.
Personally, i think it should be mandatory for customer teams to carry the logos of their engine supplyer on the nose and engine covers and the fuel/lube suplyer on the nose and lower sidepod area.
One thing i am not sure of yet is who is the fuel and lubricant supplyer for the Cosworth engine yet.