Since I'm new here, I hope this isn't a repost (the article is quite old). I have been doing some thinking about the possibility of a diesel F1 car. But that's another story. Looking up chemistry of F1 fuel I found this interesting article for all the Shell V Power fans:
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/08/how-close-is-f1-fuel-to-road-car-fuel/
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/08/how-close-is-f1-fuel-to-road-car-fuel/