The FIA has appointed TotalEnergies as the new single supplier of the spec sustainable fuel to the WRC from Round 4, Rally Islas Canarias (April 24-27), until the end of the 2025 season, after the previous supplier, P1 Fuels, went into administration.
The FIA says it worked quickly to reach the agreement with the new supplier, ensuring that there will be a stable supply of fuel for the remainder of the season. TotalEnergies is present in the wider motorsport ecosystem, notably providing sustainable fuel for the FIA World Endurance Championship and FIA European Truck Racing Championship. The fuel provided to the former will presumably form the basis for the WRC product, given the broad range of powertrains (turbocharged and naturally aspirated) in which it is currently used.
The last remaining stocks of P1-supplied fuel were already in transit to the Safari Rally in Kenya, which took place last weekend, when the company entered administration. TotalEnergies will begin supplying sustainable fuel to the FIA priority drivers in Rally Islas Canarias before rolling out the distribution to all crews at subsequent events until the end of the season.
The tender for the single supply of sustainable fuel to the FIA World Rally Championship for 2026-2028 has recently closed and the FIA is assessing the submissions received. An announcement will be made regarding this in due course.
FIA junior road sport director Emilia Abel commented, “I would like to thank TotalEnergies and the FIA team for moving so quickly to make this agreement that guarantees the supply of sustainable fuel for the remainder of the season. TotalEnergies is a recognized supplier of sustainable fuels to the motorsport industry, and I am sure that we have found the right solution for now while we consider the longer-term options for the single fuel supplier to be selected for 2026 onward, following the tender process. It is never an easy situation when a supplier enters administration, but we have been able to react effectively to ensure there has been no negative impact on the competition.”
