![]() ![]() We’ve been testing those in a single cylinder Formula 1 power unit so it’s representative testing – and I think that’s helped accelerate our progress.” “This has helped us understand the effects of the different types of blends that you can use in a sustainable fuel. ![]() “We’ve been working with ARAMCO and have now tested 39 surrogate blends of fuels,” says Symonds. Shifting from 10% renewable fuel in 2022 to 100% in just a few years is ambitious, as it requires increasing production of the product rapidly. READ MORE: Formula 1 to support Santander start-up challenge to find next-generation sustainable solutions It will be a fantastic achievement and a fantastic message to the world that there are other solutions as well.” ![]() All the oil companies that work in F1 are all committed to that. “If we drop a fuel which has much less impact on the environment into those cars, it’s a positive change and we will be sending a strong message that that is a feasible way to go. There are parts of the world where those cars won’t change to electric. We will have close to two billion internal combustion engines on the planet and whatever electric solution we find, whatever hydrogen solution we find, there’s still going to be two billion cars. “The great appeal is when we find this solution, you can use it in your road car, without making any changes to the engine. ![]() We've worked closely with the FIA, who have got a couple of very good fuels specialists and we've had a lot of help from our partner ARAMCO.” “At the time I was first talking to people about this, no one knew what I was talking about, and to be honest I’m not sure I did really, so I've done an awful lot of research into it. “It's been a fascinating challenge,” says Symonds. READ MORE: F1 continues push to hit Net Zero Carbon by 2030 target That means other solutions are needed to slash carbon emissions.Īs part of F1’s plans to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030, the sport is pioneering a ‘drop-in’ 100% sustainable fuel that can not only be used in F1 cars from 2026 but crucially can be utilised by most road cars across the world.į1’s Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds is heading up the team focused on creating this revolutionary fuel and has spent months deep in research to create the best quality product for 2026. By 2030, it's anticipated there will be close to two billion cars on the road, with only 8% of those pure Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVS). ![]()
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