Saudi Aramco, Formula Motorsport partner to introduce sustainable fuels

Saudi Aramco and Formula Motorsport Limited (FML) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce the use of sustainable fuels in Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships from 2023.

F2 and F3 will use our first sustainable fuel from 2023 ♻️

A key milestone on our journey to use 100% sustainable fuel by 2026 and for the sport to become net zero carbon by 2030#F1 @Aramco pic.twitter.com/92catFiD2d

— Formula 1 (@F1) September 2, 2022

The agreement, subject to FIA World Motor Sport Council approval, will form part of the wider sustainability strategy announced by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1, which will see the sport become net zero carbon by 2030. The FIA is the governing body of motor sport and several auto racing events.

The race towards sustainable fuels in motorsports has started ?️?

Discover how ?https://t.co/4nPOw66NGF#aramco@Formula2 @FIAFormula3 pic.twitter.com/9kLK2Jr01R

— aramco (@aramco) September 2, 2022

By 2026, all FIA Championships will be required to power their cars with 100 per cent sustainable fuels, a statement said. Aramco is working on the development of sustainable fuels as a “drop-in” technology, meaning they could be rolled out to the world’s existing automotive fleet, the company said in a statement.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA president, said: “Sustainability is at the top of the global motor sport 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.”

“Our sport is developing and evolving rapidly and it will continue to lead the way, pioneering the technologies, including sustainable fuels, that will be crucial to tackle climate change.”

“In 2026, F1 will move to zero-emission sustainable fuel that offers a game-changing solution for the automotive sector and beyond. With the support of Aramco and all our manufacturers, we can accelerate the sector’s move to net zero,” added Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO, Formula 1.

“We are exploring practical solutions that can enable decarbonisation of the transport sector, from low-carbon fuels and more efficient engines to cutting-edge materials and carbon capture technology,” commented Ahmad Al-Khowaiter, chief technology officer at Aramco. “By teaming up with F2 and F3 on this journey, we hope to make a positive impact by enabling emissions reduction in motorsport and, ultimately, the broader transportation sector.”