Formula 1 confirmed that it evaluating the option to plan for future calendar regionalisation with the goal of cutting down on emissions and making the sport more sustainable. The series is focusing on becoming more environmentally friendly with the clear aim of being carbon net zero in 8 years. As a result, all the next generation of challengers, which will be introduced in 2026 will be completely sustainable fuels and increased electrical power.
However, despite these ideas, on track action is not Formula 1’s biggest cause of emissions: travelling to and from venues is in fact a lot more costly in terms of impact on the climate. The calendar for the 2023 Formula One championship will include a record-breaking number of events, but at the same time it also includes several fly away events and races scheduled close to one another without also being geographically close.
The Miami Grand Prix takes place after the Azerbaijan race, while the Canadian Grand Prix is scheduled between European events at the Circuit de Catalunya and the Red Bull Ring, while there is a run of Japan, Qatar and then the US scheduled. After the first race in Las Vegas, F1 teams will have to go more than 8,000 miles to arrive at the Yas Marina circuit for the final round of the campaign.
To change this for the next years, Formula 1 confirmed it has started planning for regionalised blocks to cut down on travel. This should lead to Formula 1 events that are close together geographically should also be close together on the calendar.
As he looked back on the last season, former Ferrari boss and Formula 1 chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali confirmed that the sport is working on making itself more sustainable and increasing diversity.
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“We are committed to making Formula 1 more sustainable and increasing diversity and opportunity across this incredible sport,” the Italian manager said, as he shared an update on how Formula 1 has developed during the last year – “We remain focused on these very important objectives and have continued to make strong progress in 2022. We have delivered important initiatives on our journey to be net zero carbon by 2030, expanded our scholarship programme for underrepresented groups and announced the F1 Academy that will provide opportunities for young female drivers to begin their journeys to the highest levels of our sport. We are proud of what we are delivering, but we know we must continue to make progress and deliver positive lasting change for Formula 1.” – the former Ferrari boss added.
At the same time, Formula 1 will be making changes to freight containers with the goal of allowing the use of more fuel-efficient aircraft and do everything possible to make sure remote broadcasting is available reduce the need for freight travel. The F1 president also confirmed the sport has been discussing with race promoters as they attempt to put on the table a sustainability plan for each race weekend, like encouraging public transport for fans as they arrive at the venue. Formula 1 will also donate surplus food to local charities after the Grand Prix.
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