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F1 Tackles Soaring Fuel Costs Ahead of 2026 Transition

9/3/2025

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Formula 1 will address rising fuel costs next week, with 2026 projections reaching $300 per litre, up from $22-$33.
Teams may incur annual fuel bills of $10-12 million, affecting budgets despite costs being uncapped.
The FIA is considering standardizing fuels to lower expenses, though teams have existing supplier contracts.
Conversations have increased as teams prepare for the transition to fully sustainable fuel in 2026.

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Formula 1 will address rising fuel costs next week, with 2026 projections reaching $300 per litre, up from $22-$33.
Teams may incur annual fuel bills of $10-12 million, affecting budgets despite costs being uncapped.
The FIA is considering standardizing fuels to lower expenses, though teams have existing supplier contracts.
Conversations have increased as teams prepare for the transition to fully sustainable fuel in 2026.