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"For the millions of fans who tune into every race, Formula One (F1) is more
than just a sport – it’s the apex of aerodynamics, skill and strategy.
Behind the scenes, a quieter but more crucial race against carbon emissions is
unfolding.
Given the sport’s substantial carbon footprint, F1 has faced criticism from
society and even from its own drivers.
For example, Sebastian Vettel, a four-time F1 world champion, expressed his
concerns by stating:
When I get out of the car, of course I’m thinking as well, ‘is this
something that we should do, travel the world, wasting resources?‘
In the pursuit of speed and sustainability, F1 teams committed in 2019 to
achieving a net zero emissions goal by 2030.
As part of this goal, every team has expressed their intention to use 100%
renewable fuel by 2026. F1 has also just announced it will mandate hybrid
engines with a 50-50 split between electric and combustion power.
However, it is crucial to consider whether these promises to go greener are
achievable or if this commitment is just an attempt to greenwash the sport."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
