Motorsport UK is pleased to announce the launch of a consultation for the widespread adoption of sustainable fuels in UK motorsport.

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If you use “Commercially available Motor Gasoline” (part a of the current pump fuel definition in the Motorsport UK Yearbook), there is no change and you can continue to use this fuel in 2026 with no changes.

If you use an FIA or CIK Fuel “specialist racing fuel” (part B of the current pump fuel definition in the Motorsport UK Yearbook), you will need to use a sustainable fuel from 2026.

Sustainable fuels are already widely used within motorsport and their extended introduction will help the sport to reduce its carbon footprint, demonstrate innovation and safeguard the future of motorsport in the UK.

Motorsport has always led the way in vehicle technologies, and the adoption of sustainable fuels will extend the life of the existing internal combustion engines without an ongoing reliance on fossil fuels.

Furthermore, Motorsport UK’s carbon calculation of baseline emissions of UK motorsport identified 138,361 TCO2e (Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Equivalents). The usage of competition fuel totals 18,307 TCO2e. With a commitment to reduce this by 50% by 2030, and with sustainable fuel having an estimated 80% carbon emission reduction compared to fossil-based fuels, this proposal will address 5% of the reduction target – 6,918 TCO2e.

Motorsport UK is proposing to continue to support and encourage the optional use of sustainable fuels during 2025. For 2026, Motorsport UK proposes to mandate that all specialist racing fuels contain a minimum of 50% sustainable content with a roadmap to 100% fossil-free racing fuels by 2030.

This consultation, which is being shared with the entire UK motorsport community, is an important process for Motorsport UK to receive feedback which is carefully reviewed and considered before any next steps are taken.

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