From biofueled logistics to renewable-powered paddocks and 100% sustainable racing fuel, Formula 1’s latest green initiatives mark a major leap toward its Net Zero 2030 target.
As the 2025 Formula 1 European season kicks off, sustainability is taking center stage. The sport’s ambitious alternative fuel strategy is not only a bold step towards its Net Zero 2030 goal, but also a signal of how motorsport can drive real-world change. Here are five key highlights:
1. Biofueled Trucks Take Over European Logistics
Formula 1’s logistics partner DHL is deploying 37 biofuel-powered trucks to transport freight during the European leg. This move follows the 2023 initiative, which led to an average 83% cut in logistics-related carbon emissions compared to traditional diesel trucks.
2. Centralised Renewable Energy Powers the Paddock
Starting with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, all nine European races in 2025 will feature a paddock-wide renewable energy system. This centralised solution uses hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), solar power, and battery storage, aiming for up to 90% reduction in related emissions.
3. No More Individual Generators in the Paddock
Thanks to a partnership with Aggreko, Formula 1, its teams, and the FIA will no longer need separate generators. The unified energy hub will reduce both carbon emissions and the environmental footprint of transporting multiple generators across Europe.
4. F2 and F3 Lead with 100% Sustainable Fuel
Formula 2 and Formula 3 are already running on 100% advanced sustainable fuel developed by Aramco. This milestone sets the stage for Formula 1’s transition to the same fuel in 2026, supporting innovation that can also be used in everyday road cars without engine modification.
5. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cuts Carbon from the Sky
Complementing its ground operations, Formula 1 has also invested heavily in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). In collaboration with DHL and Qatar Airways, this initiative reduced air travel emissions by more than 8,000 tonnes of CO₂e in 2024—about a 19% drop from traditional aviation fuel use.
As Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1, puts it: “The sport is proving that you can grow sustainably, with no compromise to our on-track product or fan experience.”