A division of Haltermann Carless Group, a German-British specialist fuels manufacturer, ETS Racing Fuels will supply its Renewablaze O2 R100, an advanced, drop-in racing fuel derived from bioethanol, to all ERC1 competitors.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 60 per cent, while enhancing engine performance without the need for any technical adjustment, the use of Renewablaze O2 R100 further establishes the ERC as a critical research and innovation platform.

The exciting alliance aligns the ERC with the FIA World Rally Championship, which uses advanced sustainable fuel, and also meets the FIA’s strict targets for sustainable motorsport, while keeping the ERC firmly on track to meet the targets outlined in WRC Promoter’s Sustainability Roadbook.

Haltermann Carless Group holds FIA 3-Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest level of recognition for environmental performance in global motorsport, awarded by governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.

FIA Road Sport Director Emilia Abel said: “Introducing advanced sustainable fuel to the ERC marks a significant milestone not only for the championship but for regional rallying as a whole. ETS Racing Fuels submitted a strong and well-rounded proposal that addressed all key criteria, from technical performance to supply reliability and sustainability. Sustainability remains a cornerstone of the FIA’s vision for the future of motorsport. The adoption of fully sustainable fuel in the ERC reinforces its role as a frontrunner in sustainable innovation within regional rallying. We look forward to working closely with ETS Racing Fuels to deliver a dependable and high-performing fuel solution that supports the championship’s competitive and environmental ambitions.” 

ERC championship manager Rami Virtanen said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with ETS Racing Fuels. As a championship we are committed to being more sustainable and using ETS fuels Renewablaze O2 R100 significantly reduces carbon emissions, making the impact positive and immediate. Furthermore, ETS manufactures its racing fuels in Europe, meaning it’s not impacted by global supply chain issues.”

ETS Racing Fuels’ Senior Sales Executive Christophe Malivert said: “We are proud to partner with WRC Promoter and the FIA as the Official Fuel Supplier of the ERC. This new partnership highlights the performance and reliability of our Renewablaze technology and reflects our commitment to driving motorsport towards a more sustainable future. Our fuels are perfectly suited to the demands of the ERC, offering high levels of performance to competitors, without compromising reliability, while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ETS Racing Fuels brings a wealth of experience, having supplied sustainable fuels to top-tier series, while this new partnership establishes the ERC as a critical research and innovation platform. Furthermore, the championship will serve as a proving ground to evaluate the performance, reliability and long-term viability of sustainable fuels under a wide range of rallying conditions across Europe.”

The 74th ERC season, which features seven events across Europe, begins on 43rd Andalusia Rally - Sierra Morena - Córdoba World Heritage Site in Spain from 17 - 19 April. Of the 53 ERC-registered crews set to take part, 30 will use ETS Racing Fuels’ Renewablaze O2 R100 in the ERC1 category.2

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Sven Good, Road Sport Communications Manager: Sgood@fia.com  

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Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.