MotoGP Mandalika 2025 was not just about speed and spectacle. With a record-breaking 140,324 fans filling the circuit, the event also became a powerful stage for promoting the future of green fuel.
Attendance soared compared to last year, rising 15.7% or 19,072 people. Premium areas such as the Paddock and VIP Village climbed even higher with a 36% jump. These numbers prove that the annual race continues to grow in appeal, both locally and internationally.
“This shows that MotoGP Mandalika is increasingly loved, not only by domestic spectators but also by MotoGP fans from abroad,” said Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) President Director Priandhi Satria in an official statement on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
While the crowds made headlines, the bigger story lies in MotoGP’s commitment to sustainability. Starting this season, all bikes must run on 40% sustainable fuel, with a full transition to 100% by 2027. This move is more than symbolic. It is a direct effort to advance the use of environmentally friendly energy in motorsport.
Two key types of fuel are being tested and used: biomass and synthetic fuel, also called E-Fuels. Biomass is created from renewable organic sources such as plants, agricultural waste, or algae, which do not add net carbon emissions. E-Fuels are made by combining renewable energy with green hydrogen and capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, creating an almost closed carbon cycle.
Each MotoGP team is required to adopt sustainable fuels, yet every manufacturer works with its own official supplier. Ducati partners with Shell, KTM with ExxonMobil, Yamaha with TotalEnergies, while Aprilia and Honda rely on BP. Suppliers collaborate closely with the manufacturers to develop custom fuel blends that must balance two strict goals: peak engine performance and full compliance with Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) regulations.
The rules forbid specific additives and demand that fuel falls within a defined octane range. These restrictions keep competition fair while preventing runaway costs.
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A MotoGP report released on May 5, 2025, emphasized, “Each manufacturer has fuel that is specifically developed for them, and that fuel complies with the strict technical regulations enforced by the sport’s governing body.”
The upcoming transition to 100% sustainable fuel marks a cornerstone in MotoGP’s long-term green strategy. It also reflects the broader push across the global automotive industry to move away from conventional combustion engines.
By proving that sustainable fuel can perform at the highest levels of racing, MotoGP is setting a practical example for the future of transport. The hope is that this push for greener energy will also spread beyond the racetrack to places like Indonesia, where road transport dominates energy consumption.
What begins on the circuit in Mandalika could influence how millions travel in the years to come.
