The staggering cost of Formula 1’s sustainable fuels: Over $200 per liter in 2026. Aramco reveals the staggering cost of the 2026 F1 biofuel.

F1 2026: Aston Martin’s fuel costs revealed, prices skyrocket

Aramco has disclosed the cost per liter of fuel that Aston Martin will use in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

The new 2026 F1 regulations bring major changes, not only for the cars themselves but also for the fuel, including its cost per liter. The fuel has been completely redesigned due to Formula 1’s ongoing green transition. These will be biofuels—renewable fuels derived from biomass, organic waste, used vegetable oils, or animal fats.

This represents a significant challenge, even greater than understanding the new power units. For the Barcelona tests, the FIA allowed teams to use the old fuels as well, but starting from the Bahrain season opener, only the brand-new biofuels will be permitted. Naturally, there is a lot of curiosity about these fuels, especially regarding their per-liter cost.

Aramco reveals the astronomical figures

Aramco is the exclusive fuel supplier for Aston Martin (just as Shell supplies Ferrari and Petronas supplies Mercedes). The Saudi oil company has now revealed the price of one liter of the new biofuel that will be used in the 2026 F1 season. The cost per liter is estimated to be between $170 and $225.

This is an enormous jump compared to the E10 fuels used up until 2025, which cost roughly $22–$33 per liter—about five to ten times less than the new biofuels. These costs could also impact the strict FIA budget cap that each team must adhere to.

It’s yet another challenge for teams and drivers to face in what promises to be a revolutionary 2026 season in Formula 1.

The shift to 100% sustainable fuels in 2026 marks a historic turning point for Formula 1’s environmental credentials, but it comes with a significant economic weight. With Aramco revealing that prices could soar up to $225 per liter, teams must now navigate a landscape where fuel is ten times more expensive than in previous seasons. As the grid moves from Barcelona to Bahrain to begin the official testing phase, the focus will not only be on the reliability of these new biofuels but also on how such “astronomical” costs will fit within the sport’s rigid financial regulations during this revolutionary era.