Article C16.3.4
Non-Sustainable Additive Package Allowance
Technical Regulations
Article C16.3.4
Non-Sustainable Additive Package Allowance
Chapter: C16
In Simple Terms
F1 fuel can include special additives and denaturants (chemicals that make fuel unsuitable for other uses) up to a maximum of 1% of the total fuel weight. These additives must serve a genuine purpose related to either improving fuel performance or preventing misuse.
- Maximum 1.0% by mass of non-sustainable additives and denaturants allowed in blended fuel
- All additive components must have a rational connection to additive or denaturant functions
- Non-sustainable additives are separate from sustainable fuel components regulated elsewhere
- Denaturants prevent fuel from being used for unauthorized purposes outside of racing
Official FIA Text
Non-sustainable additive package and denaturants permitted at max 1.0% m/m of blended fuel. Components must rationally associate with additive/denaturant functions.
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