The FIA European Rally Championship and its headlining ERC1 category will switch to 100% advanced sustainable fuel in 2026 with all Rally2 cars using ETS Racing Fuels for at least the next three seasons, the series announced.

ETS Racing Fuels, the motorsport brand of Haltermann Carless, will supply its Renewablaze O2 R100, an advanced, drop-in, 100% advanced sustainable racing fuel to all ERC1 competitors.

Produced from 100% renewable components, Renewablaze O2 R100 reduces greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 60%, according to the manufacturer, and by selecting Renewablaze fuel, further establishes the ERC as a critical research and innovation platform.

The alliance aligns the ERC with the FIA World Rally Championship, which uses 100% advanced sustainable fuel, and also meets the FIA's targets for sustainable motorsport, while keeping the ERC firmly on track to meet the targets outlined in WRC Promoter's Sustainability Roadbook.

Haltermann Carless holds FIA 3-Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest level of recognition for environmental performance in global motorsport, awarded by the governing body, the FIA.

"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 fuel significantly reduces carbon emissions, making the impact positive and immediate," said ERC Championship Manager Rami Virtanen. "Furthermore, ETS manufactures its racing fuels in Europe, meaning it's not impacted by global supply chain issues."

"Introducing 100 % 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," said FIA Road Sport Director Emilia Abel. "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 the ETS Racing Fuels team to deliver a dependable and high-performing fuel solution that supports the championship's competitive and environmental ambitions."