Watch: the making-of Shell’s visually stunning Ferrari ‘Refuelling’ advert from 1997. In 1997, Shell pushed the boundaries of technical innovation.

In 1997, Shell pushed the boundaries of technical innovation with a groundbreaking display of courage and ability deep in the Mojave Desert. Formula One fans and the general public were united in their appreciation of Shell’s visually stunning ‘Refuelling’ advert.

As you can imagine, refuelling a moving Ferrari Formula One car with a flying plane isn’t easy. Filming it was just as difficult (but brilliant to watch)