Formula 1® continues to make steady progress towards its ambitious goal of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. The sport has reported a significant reduction in its overall carbon footprint, reflecting ongoing efforts across multiple areas of its operations.
Since establishing a baseline in 2018, Formula 1® has cut its carbon emissions by 35%, amounting to nearly 80,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent saved over eight years. Key reductions have been realised in freight, logistics, broadcast, and race operations. Notably, freight transport is shifting from air to sea and utilising regional hubs to lower emissions, with over half of broadcast-related freight expected to move away from air transport by 2030. Investments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have doubled year-on-year since 2024, helping to reduce air charter emissions by around 40%. Additionally, Formula 1® made its first investment in sustainable maritime fuel in 2025.
The sport has also reduced travel emissions by 27% compared to 2018, cutting over 21,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Factories and facilities have transitioned to renewable energy sources, achieving a 64% reduction in emissions since 2018 and a further 14% decrease since 2024. Logistics emissions have fallen by 21% compared to 2024, while race weekend operations have lowered emissions by 17% per event through the use of alternative energy sources such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), solar power, and battery systems. This progress has been made despite the calendar expanding from 21 events in 2018 to 24 in 2025.
Looking ahead, the Future Race Operations Programme and calendar rationalisation planned from 2026 are expected to contribute further to emissions reductions. Formula 1® President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, alongside Head of ESG Ellen Jones, have emphasised that sustainability is now an integral part of the sport’s operations and growth strategy. The involvement of all 11 teams in transitioning to renewable energy highlights the collective commitment within the paddock.
These developments demonstrate Formula 1®’s ongoing dedication to environmental responsibility, balancing the demands of a growing race calendar with meaningful carbon footprint reductions. The sport’s approach combines operational changes, investments in sustainable fuels, and innovative energy solutions to meet its Net Zero target within the next decade.
Formula 1®’s progress in sustainability reflects a broader trend in motorsport, where environmental impact is becoming a central consideration. While the journey towards Net Zero continues, the measurable achievements so far underline the sport’s capacity to adapt and evolve in response to global climate challenges.
