(Motorsports) MotoGP the world's premier motorcycling racing aims for net zero carbon emission by 2027 as they plan to shift the sport to sustainable fuel solutions from 2024. By 2024, MotoGP will switch to sustainable non-fossil origin fuel. MotoGP, Moto 2 and Moto 3 classes will use a minimum of 40% non-fossil origin fuels. The sport aims to adopt 100% sustainable fuels by 2027, these could be in the form of synthetic or bio-fuels.
MotoGP hopes to host carbon-free fuels for races by 2027. The synthetic fuels developed for MotoGP are expected to benefit the motorcycle industry as a whole. After Formula 1 announced the project of net carbon zero emission in 2030, MotoGP also jumped on the train for a sustainable future for the sport. The world of motorsports is shifting to more sustainable and greener fuel solutions for the future. These motorsports teams are trying to change and allow the teams especially to test different new technologies and methods for a more sustainable future for the sport. The decision to allow more sustainable fuel solutions in MotoGP comes as a part of that strategy.
MotoGP will serve as a platform where these new fuels will be developed and tested by all the premier class manufacturers. The technological development of these fuels will eventually help the day to day motorcycles that we use, which promises a more sustainable future for motorbikes without relying on fossil fuels. Since every manufacturer and supplier in MotoGP will be developing their own fuels, the results on the grid are likely to be drastically different from what we see currently on the MotoGP grid. This move will also play a crucial role in the global two-wheeler industry over the next decade.
MotoGP says these sustainable fuels can be used in a standard internal combustion engine. The fuel can be made using components from a carbon capture scheme, or derived from municipal waste or non-food biomass, this in turn will help in saving greenhouse gas emissions. Fuel suppliers will progressively introduce the use of renewable energy in the production of their fuel as they will keep on improving for more sustainable fuel not only for the future but also for the betterment of the world. The Moto2 and Moto3 classes will continue to be supplied by a single fuel provider as they too will also switch to sustainable fuel in 2024. The FIM, IRTA, MSMA and Dorna are going to be with this program that promises greater engineering sustainability on the race track.
Speaking about the announcement, Jorge Viegas, FIM President, said, "I'm really proud of this announcement, after many months and even years of negotiations with petrol companies and manufacturers, we've reached an agreement. This will allow MotoGP to be the leader in this real revolution for sustainability. We want to really show the way to all the motorcycle manufacturers that it's possible to have the fun we all like but with sustainable fuels. We hope by 2027 to have completely carbon-free fuels in our competitions, leading the way and showing that, even if the racing is a small part of emissions, we must be the leaders of this change; show the way. Thank you to all the stakeholders for the negotiations. Finally, now we can announce the good news."
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Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO – Dorna Sports: "We are very proud to announce this incredible new venture and we would like to thank the FIM, MSMA, IRTA, our manufacturers and fuel suppliers for their unequivocal support in this ground-breaking step towards a more sustainable world. Racing together, MotoGP will be a driving force for global change and increased sustainability. Motorcycles are a vital asset to society, making two-wheeled vehicles a crucial part of the solution. Sustainable fuels are key to creating an attainable and viable path to a more eco-friendly world, impacting billions of people, and with a number of different fuel manufacturers committed to this endeavour, the global impact is guaranteed. Thanks to all parties involved in making this possible."
