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BTCC completes successful sustainable fuel test at Silverstone

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The British Touring Car Championship has moved closer to a sustainable fuel future after running an extensive trial with Un-Limited Motorsport’s Daryl DeLeon at Silverstone.

With full support provided by Haltermann Carless, TOCA engine supplier M-Sport and Aero Tec Laboratories Ltd, Deleon’s Cupra ran on the latest 100% sustainable fuel for the full duration of the race weekend, with no fuel issues being reported.

Series Organiser – TOCA – is set to continue to working closely with Haltermann Carless over the coming weeks and months, with the plan to move fully to a 100% sustainable fuel as the championship’s chosen controlled fuel.

DeLeon is expected is expected to continue running the fuel at the Brands Hatch season finale next weekend.

“We are delighted with the significant progress we have made with regard to 100% sustainable fuel – working closely alongside Haltermann Carless and our teams – with last weekend’s results representing a significant milestone in the project,” said BTCC Chief Executive Alan Gow.

“The development work doesn’t stop here, however, as we actively strive to even further improve the efficiency and performance of the sustainable fuel going forward.

“This is an important and essential step for the BTCC as we continue to look to maintain the competitiveness and excitement synonymous with our championship, but in a more sustainable way.”

Adrian Stuart, Haltermann Carless Head of Performance Fuels Sales UK, added: “In recent years, the focus in motorsport has shifted toward sustainable fuels, a challenge we have embraced with the same dedication that has fuelled our success with the BTCC over the past 30 years.

“At Silverstone we were able to showcase a fully sustainable fuel during a championship weekend and we would like to thank to Daryl DeLeon and Duckhams Racing for supporting this trial. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the BTCC and engine partners to bring even more sustainable, high-performance fuels to the racetrack in the future.

“This is a significant development and enforces our commitment to driving low-carbon solutions through our motorsport brands, Carless Racing Fuels and ETS Racing Fuels. More breakthroughs are on the horizon as we continue to innovate and refine our fuel formulations.”