"In that same vein, we are already on track with developing a greenfield biorefinery and co-processing at our facilities to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a cleaner and more viable option for aircrafts in our effort to support the aviation industry needs," added Datuk Sazali. Currently in line with the 2022 regulations, PETRONAS is supporting Mercedes and its customer teams with advanced sustainable E10 fuel, comprising 10% second-generation non-food based ethanol E10, which reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions overall.ĭatuk Sazali Hamzah, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Downstream said, "With our longstanding partnership and extensive experience in formulating the Fluid Technology Solutions for the team, PETRONAS is fully equipped with the capacity and capabilities to perfect the technology to produce and supply 100% advanced sustainable fuel for the next-generation power units." With a target of 50% electrification of the power unit and development of road-relevant 100% advanced sustainable fuels, the new rules will require innovative solutions to lead the way in the sport’s next era. At the heart of our efforts will be sustainability - as we all progress towards a lower-carbon future," he added.įor 2026, the sport has set its most significant challenge yet with its ambition to race towards a more sustainable future. Together with our partners, PETRONAS will keep pushing boundaries with our Fluid Technology Solutions through innovative offerings. "Given the accumulated experience as a team over the last decade, and the technical capabilities and expertise sourced from our combined talents, PETRONAS looks forward to charting the next chapter with a focus on advanced sustainable fuel for Mercedes and its customer teams. Through this experience, PETRONAS develops class-leading fluids for consumers around the world, namely PETRONAS Primax fuel, PETRONAS Syntium engine oil and PETRONAS Tutela functional fluids.ĭatuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik, PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer said, "What you are witnessing today bears testimony to the shared conviction of both PETRONAS and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team: that the synergy and shared ambition of both parties will deliver a pathway to responsibly provide the sports and our customers with energy that is cleaner and more sustainable. And this success has been underpinned and enabled by continuous technical innovation. In the space of nearly 13 seasons so far, we have won together eight constructors’ world championships and 115 Grand Prix victories - an achievement unmatched in F1. Since 2010, the partnership has been founded on a shared ambition to achieve world-class performance. We are excited to be racing into the future alongside PETRONAS, with the ambition to set the standard once again, in our on-track performance and by pioneering the transition of a global sports team to a net-zero future." "From 2026, advanced sustainable fuel will be at the heart of F1 performance - and this gives us a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate our expertise in this domain, through both the power unit and PETRONAS Fluid Technology Solutions. This sends an important message: our team and PETRONAS are no longer just partners, we are family, and we will be one team for many more years to come," said Toto Wolff, CEO and Team Principal. "Today we are doing something a little bit unusual - announcing a partnership that will begin in four years’ time. The partnership extension was announced today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the iconic PETRONAS Towers. Not only will this renewal power the partnership towards two decades of success at the pinnacle of motorsport, but it also signals a commitment to a more sustainable future - and the determination to excel in the exciting technical challenge presented by the 2026 power unit regulations. The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is delighted to announce today the renewal of the Title and Technical Partnership between the team and progressive energy group, PETRONAS from the 2026 season onwards.
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