Car Quote by Christian Horner
“Exxon have done a very good job for us. Their difficulty and frustration has also been that as a customer we get very limited dyno time. But they were able to come up with a fuel that made the C-spec work, and we've managed to get that in the car and run that successfully, when the works team haven't been able to do that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Formula 1 Team Management, 2020
Exxon’s fuel helped solve a car performance issue that the works team couldn’t.
In simple terms: A fuel solved a tough car problem.
Key Takeaway
Leverage external expertise for breakthroughs.
Themes
collaboration
problem solving
performance
Mood
pragmatic
determined
Type
technical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- motorsport
- automotive design
- R&D
- supply chain management
Key Concepts
fuel chemistry
engineering
team dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you seek outside help?
- How to integrate external solutions internally?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on external solutions may reduce internal capability.
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