Formula 1's race to net-zero
As F1 accelerates efforts to slash its carbon footprint, the motorsport will see some major changes in the coming years.
HIGH-SPEED racing returns to the heart of the city this September, with Singapore renewing its contract with Formula 1 (F1) to host the Grand Prix for another 7 years until 2028.
But upcoming editions will have one key difference from past events: the Singapore Grand Prix will adopt more climate-friendly initiatives, in line with F1's – and the Republic’s – broader efforts to cut carbon emissions.
F1 has set a target to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030, which includes developing carbon-neutral engines that run on sustainable fuel by 2025. The motorsport is also exploring other areas that will move the needle more significantly, such as requiring F1 buildings and team facilities to use fully renewable energy; studying ways to offset unavoidable emissions; and curbing emissions from logistics and travel.
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