A NGK, leading candle maker, ignition cables and oxygen sensors of the world, renewed the contract for another year and will supply its spark plugs to McLaren cars for the 2012 Formula 1 season. The renewal of the partnership shows the quality and reliability of the products manufactured by the Japanese company, capable of serving one of the most demanding markets in the world. “We are very proud to associate the brand with a team like McLaren, which is always fighting for titles and has two of the best drivers today”, diz Brian Childs, general director of NGK Europe. The Formula 1 season officially starts on March 18th, with the Melbourne Grand Prix, to Australia, and McLaren fights for driver and constructor titles. In 2011 the team came very close and was runner-up in both categories. To reach the goal, the two former world champions, Lewis Hamilton e Jenson Button, were kept as main drivers and will have the task of guiding the speedy MP4-27. Ferrari At the end of last year, NGK had already announced that, for the 12th consecutive year, would equip Ferrari Formula 1 engines with its spark plugs. Furthermore, the company actively participated in the development of the Italian team's new 056 eight-cylinder engine, which promises to put drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso in a position to fight for the title of the season. “In all these years as an official Ferrari supplier, we have collected important achievements, which include eight world championships”, diz Norbert Schmalfuss, general manager of NGK Sales and Marketing Europe. “A NGK prova, once again, which has the best and most resistant spark plugs in the world, able to withstand the wear and tear provided by such fast vehicles", ends. More about spark plugs The function of the spark plug is to conduct electrical current under high voltage into the combustion chamber, converting it to spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture. Despite its simple appearance, is a piece that requires high technology in its elaboration., since its correct maintenance is directly linked to engine performance, the levels of fuel consumption and the greater or lesser emission of pollutants, between others.
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