The official provider to the intermediate and light-weight courses publicizes new sustainable gas on the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia
PETRONAS and Dorna Sports activities have introduced the utilization of a brand new sustainable gas for Moto2™ and Moto3™, beginning subsequent season. Because the official gas provider for the intermediate and light-weight courses, PETRONAS is dedicated to delivering an optimised gas, becoming a member of MotoGP™ within the race in the direction of a net-zero carbon emission future.
In 2024, Moto2™ and Moto3™ can be solely powered by PETRONAS Primax Professional-Race M2 gas formulated with at the least 40% non-fossil biofuel, assembly the necessities of the 2024 FIM Grand Prix World Championship rules.
This evolution within the partnership allows PETRONAS to help the industrial rights holder and organiser of MotoGP™ in attaining its aim of powering all Grand Prix courses with 100% sustainable gas by 2027, starting a brand new international period of zero carbon fuels.
Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, PETRONAS Senior Common Supervisor, Group Strategic Relations and Communications: “I’m proud to see the partnership with Dorna Sports activities proceed to evolve, as we work collectively in the direction of a decrease carbon future for the game. For PETRONAS, the event of sustainable fuels is essential in unlocking new alternatives as we glance to redefine ourselves within the face of this vitality transition.
“This key milestone highlights the shared dedication of each PETRONAS and Dorna Sports activities to create a pathway to a decrease carbon future and along with our companions, we are going to hold pushing boundaries with our Fluid Expertise Options™.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports activities: “2024 marks the beginning of a brand new period for bike Grand Prix racing as we take step one in the direction of a brand new international period of zero carbon fuels. Working with a world-leading associate like PETRONAS to make this a actuality in Moto2™ and Moto3™ is implausible for us, making certain each courses proceed to have unimaginable efficiency similtaneously utilizing a minimal 40% non-fossil gas, utilizing the paddock as a testing floor earlier than these applied sciences attain actual clients on the road. That is our ethos, too – MotoGP is the top of two wheels, and our sport drives innovation from the highest. Working with PETRONAS, we’re assured Moto2™ and Moto3™ will proceed to just do that from 2024 onwards.”
In the course of the growth section, the PETRONAS Primax Professional-Race M2 gas underwent rigorous engine efficiency testing with key producers and chosen groups inside Moto2™, Moto3™ and World Superbike.
