Trouble has hit the just weeks before Safari Rally Kenya, as the series’ official fuel supplier, P1 Performance Fuels GmbH, has entered administration.
The collapse of the to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply for the upcoming event.
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P1 Fuels, which won the FIA’s sustainable fuels tender in 2022, The restructuring firm Greenberg Traurig has been appointed as the administrator.
“The FIA is aware of the announcement regarding P1 Fuels and is working with all relevant parties to review the situation. An update will be provided in due course,» an FIA spokesperson spoke about the situation as per
The was held at the Port of Mombasa due to unpaid customs fees.
With the event fast approaching, the FIA stepped in to pay the outstanding fees to release the shipment, ensuring that teams will have the necessary fuel for the third round of the WRC season.
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P1 Fuels’or Germany’s DTM series and its support categories, GT Masters and GT4 Germany.
In response, ADAC, the series organizer, has switched its fuel supply to British company Coryton, which provides a synthetic, fossil-free fuel product.
This latest as P1 Fuels was the sole provider of the series’ 100% sustainable fuel.
The collapse of the company has now triggered speculation about potential replacements.
One name that has emerged in discussions is Aramco, the Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant.
Djed Spence's continued absence from the England national team had seen the Tottenham Hotspur defender linked with a switch of allegiance to Kenya's Harambee Stars.
The company has been linked to stepping in as the new control supplier, with sources suggesting that a deal could be in place from Rally Islas Canarias onwards.
However, no official confirmation has been made, and the FIA remains tight-lipped about future fuel supply arrangements.
For now, the immediate priority for the governing body is ensuring the Safari Rally proceeds without disruption.
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The Kenyan round is one of the most demanding on the WRC calendar, and a last-minute fuel crisis would have been a logistical nightmare.
has reached out to P1 Fuels for a response, but as of now, the company has not issued a statement regarding its financial difficulties or the future of its commitments.
The fallout from P1 Fuels’ collapse could have broader implications for the WRC’s push toward sustainability.
The series has been a global leader in introducing renewable fuel technology to motorsport, but this setback highlights the fragility of relying on a single supplier.