Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Opens 34th Season with eFuel, Rookies, and Jacques Villeneuve
The 2026 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup season begins June 7 in Monaco, featuring a high eFuel blend, a roster of 11 rookies, and Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve as a VIP driver.
- 34th
- 28
- 80%
What Happened
The 2026 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is fully booked with 28 permanent entries shared among ten teams. The season consists of eight races supporting European Formula 1 events, starting in Monaco on June 7. Drivers represent 16 nations, with the Netherlands fielding the largest contingent. Eleven rookies will debut, supported by Porsche's rookie development program.
- Eight races supporting European Formula 1 events
- Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup uses fuel with a high eFuel content
- Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve to drive VIP 911 cup car
Practice (16:30–17:15 CEST)
Qualifying (18:45–19:15 CEST)
Season race #1 (11:55 CEST, 17 laps)
80%%
The racing fuel blend includes 80% renewable components, mainly eFuel, providing a 52% CO₂ reduction compared to fossil fuel.
“The Cup 911 is a huge new challenge for me, and I’m already enjoying it a lot. After my career in Formula 1, I’ve always done a couple of races here and there. I find it super exciting to adapt to new race cars. The level in Supercup is extremely high – I want to be one of the drivers.”
Why this matters
The Supercup is the top level of Porsche's global one-make series, showcasing sustainable racing fuel and offering rookies a chance to compete alongside a Formula 1 world champion.
Terms in This Story
- eFuel
- Synthetic fuel produced from renewable energy sources, often using a methanol-to-gasoline process.
- Supercup
- Porsche's top international one-make racing series, held in support of Formula 1 events.
- Carrera Cup
- National or regional Porsche one-make racing series, with the Supercup being the highest level.
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