It was announced yesterday afternoon that in 2023, Formula 2 and Formula 3 will be the first to use sustainable fuel, which in turn, will help the development ahead of Formula 1’s switch to 100% sustainable fuels in 2026.
Next year will see a partnership with Aramco, with both championships set to run with 55-percent sustainable fuel. The aim is for the percentage to increase to 100 percent by the start of the 2027 season.
This agreement comes as part of Formula 1’s strategy to become more sustainable, with its main target to become net zero carbon by 2030. By 2026, all FIA championships will be required by regulation to power their cars with 100 percent sustainable fuels.
“Sustainability is at the top of the global motorsport agenda and it is vital to see this work not only going on in Formula 1, but also in Formula 2, Formula 3 and throughout the entire ecosystem.”
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA President
“Aramco is a leader in this space and, subject to the approval of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, will deliver our sustainable fuel ambitions, working closely with our colleagues in F2 and F3, who not only bring through the drivers of the future but offer a superb testing ground for the latest engineering in motorsport.”
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO, Formula 1
Both presidents are confident that with the sport developing and evolving so rapidly, it will continue to pioneer the technologies, including sustainable fuels, that will be crucial in tackling climate change and that F1 is a key part of the solution.