Formula 1 Fuel: What Fuel Do F1 Cars Use?

Formula 1 Fuel: What Fuel Do F1 Cars Use?

Formula 1 cars no longer run on pure petrol. In 2024, the sport mandated E10 fuel, a blend of roughly 90 per cent unleaded petrol and 10 per cent renewable ethanol. This change marked the first step in a larger sustainability push: under the next generation of hybrid power units due in 2026, F1 teams will transition to a fully sustainable, carbon‑neutral fuel that maintains the thrill of racing while slashing emissions. Except this is F1, so it’…