BTCC to switch to new sustainable fuel for 2022

The BTCC has announced plans to move to a new sustainable fuel from the 2022 season when the series introduces hybrid technology for the first time.

Haltermann Carless, who have been supplying the unbranded TOCA control fuel to the BTCC for some 26 years, has secured a new deal to run from 2022-26 following a tender process in recent months.

The more sustainable fuel features a total of 20% renewable components, comprising 15% second generation ethanol content and 5% of renewable hydrocarbons.

The fuel – called Hiperflo® R20 – will be more sustainable than the new E10 pump fuel introduced in the UK earlier this month, with current engine builders having had the opportunity to test a small batch of the new fuel to ensure no loss of performance.

“As the premier motorsport series in the UK it is only right that the BTCC continues to navigate a more sustainable pathway and we are pleased to be introducing a cleaner fuel from the 2022 season onwards,” series chief executive Alan Gow said. “Congratulations to Haltermann Carless on its successful tender and we look forward to continuing our working relationship over the next five years.”

Mike Jardine from Haltermann Carless Racing said the company was equally pleased by the news.

“We are delighted to have been chosen by the BTCC to supply our new renewable and sustainable control fuel to the Championship for the next five seasons,” he said. “This is an exciting time for our company as we are working hard on the development and implementation of renewable and sustainable fuels in all areas of our business.

“Supplying our fuels to the pinnacle of British motorsport only adds to the credibility, pedigree and innovative nature of our products.”