MotoGP Confirms 100% Non-Fossil Fuels by 2027

C14 testing to ensure all fuels in Grand Prix classes are fully non-fossil as the sport accelerates its sustainability push.

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MotoGP has confirmed that from 2027, fuels used across all Grand Prix classes will be 100% non-fossil, marking a major milestone in the championship’s sustainability journey. The decision, ratified by the Grand Prix Commission (GPC), also includes the adoption of the C14 test as the standard method to verify the non-fossil nature of the fuels.

The C14 test measures the fraction of carbon-14 (A short-lived isotope present in atmospheric carbon) compared to the total carbon content in a fuel sample. Because fossil fuels lose this isotope over millions of years, the presence of carbon-14 at atmospheric levels guarantees that the fuel does not originate from fossil sources. For 2027 fuels, the C14 content must match atmospheric levels, within a small tolerance margin, ruling out fossil origins.

These next-generation fuels will no longer be derived from crude oil refinement and will instead come from two primary sources: biofuels obtained from biological materials or synthetic e-fuels created by capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere. This approach ensures that combustion emissions only release the carbon previously captured, effectively creating a closed carbon cycle.

MotoGP took a significant step toward this transition in 2024 by mandating that all fuels contain at least 40% non-fossil content. With the fully mandated shift to 100% non-fossil fuels by 2027, the sport is set to dramatically reduce its environmental impact while leading the charge for sustainable innovation in motorsport.