Manama: The organisers of the Formula 1 World Championship announced that the sport is on track to fully eliminate air pollution and achieve environmental sustainability. The committee said it is progressing towards reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030, having already achieved a 26% reduction by the end of 2024.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the announcement comes despite an increase in the number of races from 21 in 2018 to 24 in each of the past two seasons. Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1, stated that the sport remains committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030, emphasizing the significant reduction in F1's carbon footprint.
Domenicali highlighted that the sport's global expansion illustrates the possibility of sustainable development and that the strategies adopted are showing tangible results. Factory and facility emissions have decreased by 59% compared to 2018, due to a shift to renewable energy sources.
Travel-related emissions between races dropped by 25%, aided by remote broadcasting operations, the use of sustainable aviation fuel, and scheduling adjustments to reduce excessive travel.