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Exclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By Dr. AK Rana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever watched a Formula 1 car scream down a straight at over 300 km\/h, you\u2019ve probably wondered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;\u201cWhat kind of fuel powers that beast?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;Is it rocket fuel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jet fuel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Something NASA cooked up in secret?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well\u2026 not quite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s pop the fuel cap open and take a high-octane journey &#8211; because in F1, even the fuel is engineered to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Fuel Is Used in F1 Today? \u2014 The 2025 Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In 2025,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Formula 1 cars use a sustainable,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>second-generation biofuel blend known as E10,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>which means the fuel is composed of 10% ethanol and 90% fossil-derived fuel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But wait \u2014 this isn\u2019t your everyday petrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">F1 fuel looks a lot like the gasoline in your regular car, but it\u2019s far from basic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It\u2019s a super-refined, high-energy, high-octane fuel \u2014 with octane numbers typically between 95 and 102 \u2014 tailored to squeeze out every last drop of performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ethanol used is second-generation, meaning it&#8217;s not made from food crops but from waste biomass \u2014 think straw, wood chips, and agricultural waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why E10?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula 1 is chasing sustainability without compromising on speed. E10 is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Environmentally better<\/strong>: The ethanol portion is renewable and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engine-safe<\/strong>: Current turbo-hybrid V6 engines are designed to work with E10 efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Regulation-friendly: FIA\u2019s target is a fully sustainable fuel by 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E10 is the transitional step.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Did F1 Use Before E10?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a pit stop into history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pre-2000s: Wild West of Race Fuel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in the day, F1 fuels were closer to rocket science than regular petrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams had incredible freedom to brew their own fuel cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some used benzene-rich blends, exotic hydrocarbons, and oxygenates to spike power output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early 2000s\u20132021: Premium Racing Gasoline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As F1 became more regulated and environmentally conscious, the fuel used became much closer to commercial gasoline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIA limited the number of compounds and required fuels to be homologated (approved).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, fuels were finely tuned \u2014 teams worked with suppliers like Shell, Petronas, and Mobil 1 to engineer fuels that burned cleaner, faster, and hotter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Shift to E10 in 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2022 season introduced E10, marking a key shift toward sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethanol became mandatory to make up 10% of the fuel content. This required a rethink in combustion strategy and engine mapping because ethanol has a different energy density and burns characteristic compared to pure gasoline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Why Not Use Jet Fuel or Something More Powerful?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good question! Here\u2019s the science:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jet fuel (kerosene-based) has low octane and burns slower. F1 engines require high-octane fuel to handle extreme compression ratios and turbocharging.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alcohol-based fuels like methanol or nitromethane (used in drag racing) provide short bursts of massive power \u2014 but they\u2019re inefficient for endurance and require entirely different engine architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In short, F1 needs:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High energy density<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stable, clean combustion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Controlled burn rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compatibility with hybrid energy recovery systems<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So no, F1 cars don\u2019t run on rocket fuel \u2014 they run on something far more advanced: precision-engineered fuel that balances performance with sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fcb9000a\">Share your views in the comments<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fcb9000a\">write to us at halleysclinic@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fcb9000a\">Stay tuned for more at halleysclinic.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fcb9000a\">Don\u2019t forget to follow our Instagram account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halleysclinic?igsh=aTdqMWhmYWZjZDdt\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halleysclinic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fcb9000a\">also read <a href=\"https:\/\/halleysclinic.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/08\/why-is-drs-being-replaced-by-mom-in-f1-new-regulation\/\" title=\"Why Is DRS Being Replaced by MOM in F1? 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