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How does fuel saving work?

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How does fuel saving work?

By RACER Staff - Aug 27, 2026, 7:24 PM ET

Fuel saving is a strategic lever across most motorsport series, though how it's done and why it matters varies quite a bit.Why fuel saving mattersRaces have a fixed fuel allocation (a tank limit, per-race fuel cap, or fuel-flow regulation), and running out before the finish means retirement or a forced...

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