La Formula 1, on the eve of British Grand Prix, wants to reaffirm its ambitious commitment to the future, with the new “NET ZERO 2030” logos. Symbol of a mission, which began in 2019, which will bring the maximum category for a future increasingly planet. Among goals ambitious of F1 and of the principals protagonists of the category such as teams, promoters, partners, suppliers, broadcasters, the FIA, there is to get to the reduction of carbon emissions by 2030. Let's see how!
The basis for the future
one of the goals that the Formula 1 is pursuing is to reach the goal of zero emissions by 2030. Process already started with the 2022 season, with the debut of the biofuel E10, with 10% ethanol. Another step, even more important is represented by new regulation on the engines planned for the 2026 with new generation hybrid engines, and a 100% sustainable fuel.
Just from that year, at least two new engineers will make their debut: Audi e Porsche, interested, how other houses to this new route towards which Formula 1 is heading. However, the two prestigious brands are still awaiting the sublimation of the agreement with the FIA in order to be able to promote partnerships with the two teams they will support. Furthermore, in addition to Audi and Porsche, other names could arrive in the Circus, among which Honda.
Sustainable fuels
Formula 1 does not want to exhaust itself in competition alone. For this the process to arrive at a sustainable fuel, which began with the introduction of the world's most efficient hybrid engine as early as 2014, is continuing apace. Although, in fact, the fuel from competition you represent less than 1% of Formula 1 emissions, the sustainable fuel è a key area to revolutionize the global transport sector, and the automotive world.
Zero emissions
One of the still difficult aspects concerns the logistics. This year, as well as in 2021, Formula 1 will cover the 22 races provided in calendar. And already from next year it is rumored that the seasonal commitments they might increase to 24. Traveling from one part of the world to another, the transportation di staff e materials, represents the first intervention point, whether F1 is to meet its zero-emissions commitment by 2030.
In last 3 years, Formula 1 introduced some tricks to have a lower impact on the environment. Among these we find: remote transmission operations thanks to the remote mode, to reduce travel as much as possible. It also redesigned the cargo containers, allowing more efficient aircraft to be used; powered the offices with renewable energy sources; issued guidelines for promoters in order to create a sustainable event by acting on key areas such as energy, plastic and waste, well-being, respect for the environment and fan travel. And more.
What to do for the future
Formula 1, through an official note published in the morning, has specified what will be the areas of intervention to achieve the set goal. One of these is certainly that of make the calendar more efficient, with stages continental. So goodbye to crazy back-to-back like Baku-Canada to then return to Europe, a Silverstone. Even the other logistical aspects, they will go revised for maximize the efficiency of the entire "organizational machine".
Another novelty concerns the use of sustainable fuels also for minor categories, such as F2 and F3, who will collaborate to test solutions to bring to the top category.
