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MotoGP to use ‘young carbon’ test to verify use of 100% non-fossil fuel from 2027.
MotoGP has officially announced that the C14 test will be used to verify the non-fossil origin of fuels required from 2027 onwards, coinciding with the introduction of 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres.
The 100% non-fossil initiative aims to position MotoGP as a pioneer in green fuel usage and builds upon the 40% non-fossil fuel requirement introduced last year.
The C14 test analyzes the presence of carbon-14, a short-lived isotope absent in fossil fuels, to ensure compliance with the 2027 100% non-fossil fuel rule.
Fuels in all Grand Prix classes will undergo the C14 test to demonstrate their non-fossil nature by comparing their C14 to total carbon ratio with modern atmospheric levels.
Bio-fuels sourced from bio sources and E-fuels obtained through direct atmosphere CO2-capturing are the two eligible fuel options for MotoGP under the C14 test criteria.
MotoGP fuel suppliers are yet to confirm which non-fossil fuel option they will adopt for the 2027 regulation.
