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Episode Three:
The Science of Advanced Sustainable Fuel

2 October 2025
5 Min Read

As F1 accelerates toward a more sustainable future, the third episode of the ‘Road to 2026’ series explores the cutting-edge development of advanced sustainable fuel. This instalment highlights the collaborative efforts between the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and PETRONAS ahead of next year’s seismic regulatory changes, as together we push the boundaries of fuel technology.

Subject matter experts from the team and PETRONAS share their perspectives on the evolution of their technical partnership, and how they are developing advanced sustainable fuel to power the next generation in the sport. The episode features exclusive insights from with:

  • Hywel Thomas, Managing Director – Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains

  • Chan Ming-Yau, Principal (Fuel Technology) – PETRONAS

  • Chandramalar Muthiah, Principal (Fuel Technology) – PETRONAS

  • Alice Ashpitel – Head of Sustainability – Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team