New Zealand Championship FU3Ls Up For Carbon Neutral Future

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand will enhance its drive for a carbon-neutral motorsport future with a brand new synthetic fuel supplier for its forthcoming 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy championship.

The field of fledging international single seater stars – and big names from other motorsport disciplines – will all use Toyota FT60 cars powered by FU3L synthetic biofuel when the four-round championship blasts off in January.

FU3L is a synthetic liquid fuels company making a huge impression globally developing advanced, drop-in formulations compatible with existing engines and infrastructure. Each fuel is extensively tested worldwide to ensure performance, reliability, and environmental integrity before it is deployed.

FU3L’s advanced biofuels are synthesized from second-generation biomass feedstocks, primarily derived from agricultural and forestry residues. These waste-based resources are entirely independent of food and feed supply chains.

During combustion, the emitted CO corresponds to the biogenic carbon absorbed during biomass growth, creating a near-closed carbon cycle and resulting in a substantially reduced greenhouse gas footprint compared to fossil fuels.

FU3L’s products are already proven in road, racing, air, sea and industrial applications. They are structured into its DRV3, RAC3, HRZ3N, and XP3RT product lines. Each product line features tailor-made formulations engineered to meet specific performance requirements and sustainability objectives while complying with relevant fuel specifications.

It’s an exciting development for the New Zealand Championship, which is about to enter its 21st consecutive season.

“We have been focussed on thriving towards a carbon neutral and sustainable motorsport programme for some time now,” explained Nicolas Caillol, TGRNZ’s Manager of Motorsport. “That in itself is not news, but the switch to FU3L synthetic biofuels for our premier championship is highly significant as we believe this is the best solution available in global motorsport today.”

“Our goal is carbon neutrality with all three of our domestic racing categories and to set new standards for environmentally conscious motorsport not just in New Zealand, but throughout the motorsport world.”

Six teams will take part in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, with all drivers hoping to follow in the footsteps of series alumni such as Lando Norris, Liam Lawson, Franco Colapinto, Yuki Tsunoda and last year’s champion Arvid Lindblad.

2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy

Rd1 - 9-11 January  - Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park

Rd2 - 16-18 January - Taupo International Motorsport Park 

Rd3 - 23-25 January - Teretonga Raceway, Invercargill 

Rd4 - 30 Jan -1st Feb - 70th New Zealand Grand Prix – Highlands International Motorsport Park 

About FU3L

Origins of product

FU3L is produced using the ETG (Ethanol-to-Gasoline) process, which converts renewable ethanol from second-generation, non-food biomass (e.g. agricultural waste, which does not affect the food industry) into high-performance synthetic hydrocarbons. Through advanced catalytic conversion, refining, and blending, the result is a pure, consistent, and drop-in fuel that meets international specifications such as EN228 and FIA Appendix J. This process enables FU3L to deliver the same energy density and performance as oil-based fossil fuels

Benefits

FU3L formulations offer up to a 78% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels, when measured well-to-wheel (full life-cycle analysis of fuel emissions and energy use, covering the entire chain from resource extraction (well) to end-use in the vehicle (wheel). = Well-to-Tank + Tank-to-Wheel combined).

For more information, head to https://www.fu3l.co

About the Repco NextGen NZ Championship

Season two of the Repco NextGen Championship comprises six incredible events showcasing the best of international and local motorsport throughout the summer.

The  season includes back-to-back rounds at Hampton Downs, Taupo, Teretonga (Invercargill) and the 70th running of the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park, now sponsored by NAPA.  The season finale will be held at Manfeild, near Palmerston, in early March.

The championship is headlined by the return of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, the Bridgestone GR86 Championship, Summerset GT New Zealand and the TA2 New Zealand Championship. 

A special two-round historic Formula Atlantic showcase will be a highlight, along with the Porsche NZ Championship, GTRNZ, NAPA Central Muscle Cars, the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Formula Ford Championship and the NEXEN Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series.

For more information, head to www.nextgennz.co.nz

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