Formula 1 News: The road to 2026 – The Science of Advanced Sustainable Fuel
As F1 accelerates toward a more sustainable future, the third video episode of the ‘Road to 2026’ series explores the cutting-edge development of advanced sustainable fuel. This installment highlights the collaborative efforts between the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and PETRONAS ahead of next year’s seismic regulatory changes, as together they push the boundaries of fuel technology.
Subject matter experts from the team and PETRONAS share their perspectives on the evolution of their technical partnership, and how they are developing advanced sustainable fuel to power the next generation in the sport.
The episode features exclusive insights from with:
- Hywel Thomas, Managing Director – Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains
- Chan Ming-Yau, Principal (Fuel Technology) – PETRONAS
- Chandramalar Muthiah, Principal (Fuel Technology) – PETRONAS
- Alice Ashpitel – Head of Sustainability – Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Developed in close collaboration between the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and PETRONAS, advanced sustainable fuel is derived from non-food biomass, municipal waste or renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) and designed as a drop-in solution that aims to deliver the same, if not better performance. Matching the fuel precisely to the Power Unit ensures efficient combustion output, helping to meet the extreme demands of racing while aligning with Formula One’s sustainability ambitions.
Driving the next generation of racing, PETRONAS is formulating a fuel that delivers a smoother, more powerful and responsive drive comprising of advanced sustainable components that have been specifically engineered to meet the latest Power Unit design. This innovation is complemented by PETRONAS Syntium engine oil and PETRONAS Tutela functional fluids, tailored to manage elevated thermal loads and electrical demands while delivering peak performance under the new regulations.