Williams F1 and Reflo have partnered to introduce sustainable travelwear made from recycled material and this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup has all the details. I also have news on Mercedes F1’s debut of pioneering bio-based carbon fibre composite material on the Mercedes F1 W16 race car and more!
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Sustainable Motorsport News
Atlassian Williams F1 Team and Reflo Launch Sleek Sustainable Travelwear Range
Reflo has partnered with Atlassian Williams Racing to launch a new travelwear collection designed for both team members and fans. The range blends comfort, durability, and sustainable materials, making it just as practical in airports and paddocks as it is for everyday wear.
Reflo’s partnership with Atlassian Williams Racing is part of a broader push to make sportswear more sustainable. The company’s focus is on recycled fabrics, circular design, and environmental commitments such as planting a million trees and recycling millions of plastic bottles by 2026.
Seychelles Karting Association Leads by Example with ‘Clean Up the World’ Campaign
The Seychelles Karting Association (SKA) has reaffirmed its environmental commitment by actively participating in the nation’s Annual Clean Up the World Campaign. The initiative reflects SKA’s alignment with the FIA’s environmental targets and its ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into all aspects of its operations.
“Motor sport has the power to inspire change both on and off the track. Our participation in Clean Up the World is a reflection of our belief that environmental stewardship must go hand-in-hand with sporting excellence.”
Race Tech Meets Green Tech: How Sustainable Engineering Is Shaping Motorsports
Motorsports evolves into sustainable engineering testbed, with Indian training academies preparing Gen Z engineers for electric racing and clean mobility through hands-on experience in battery technology and aerodynamics. Read more at Autocar Professional.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
Mission H24 to Update Hydrogen Progress in Motorsport at 6 Hours of Fuji
At the end of September 2025, in Fuji, MissionH24 and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will share the progress of their work, during a press conference, organized on Saturday, September 27th at 12:35 PM. In the fan zone, a booth will be dedicated to this collaboration. While the H2 prototype category at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA WEC is planned for competition starting in 2028, demonstrations are already being organized to demonstrate the potential of this new technology. On September 27th, during the Safari Lap, a Hydrogen bus will complete the 4.5 kilometers of Fuji Speedway with the FIA WEC Hypercar and LMGT3 grid. A world first!
Mercedes F1 Debuts Bio-Based Carbon Fibre Composite Material on Rear Wheel Shields of W16
Last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw the debut of pioneering bio-based carbon fibre composite material on the Mercedes F1 W16 race car, marking the next step in their journey to use sustainable carbon fibre composites. This marks the first time that the team has used sustainable carbon fibre composites on a technically performant component in race conditions. Read more here.
Here are more details on the Mercedes F1 collaboration with Synesqo at Sustainability Magazine here.
Tamgo Powers FIA Extreme H World Cup as Official Clean Energy Infrastructure Provider
The FIA Extreme H World Cup today announced Tamgo, The Machinery Group LLC, as the Official Clean Energy Infrastructure Provider that will deliver a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell system and full operational support to power the race site of the world’s first hydrogen racing series.
“At the heart of this partnership is the AFC Energy 200kW hydrogen-powered, liquid-cooled fuel cell system – a breakthrough technology engineered in the UK to deliver dependable clean power at scale and distributed exclusively in Saudi Arabia and 16 countries across the Middle East and East Africa by Tamgo. Integrated with a 145KWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and weighing 3,000kg, the powerhouse unit is designed to support demanding environments and large-scale events like Extreme H and will deliver reliable, zero-emission power with no noise pollution, setting a new benchmark for sustainable event power worldwide.”
October 2025 Race Tech Magazine: Sustainable Motorsport Highlights
Here are the sustainable motorsport features in the October 2025 issue of Race Tech magazine.
- HYDROGEN HITS THE STAGES: Toyota believes hydrogen could save the internal combustion engine – and it’s put its money where its mouth is. Chris Pickering reports on the GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept demonstrated in Finland
- F1’S SUSTAINABILITY PIONEERS: Considered one of the most sustainable global professional sports teams, Mercedes’ sustainability plans tease what’s next for Formula 1. By Olivia Hicks
You can purchase your copy here.
Sustainable Racing
Classic Cars Should Be Used
Dare to be Different: Choppin’ a Tesla for SCCA EV Road Racing
SCCA Road Racing has a storied, grassroots tradition of choppin’ production cars to construct competition vehicles. A chop-top Tesla, however, is pretty rare. Nonetheless, that’s exactly what Bruce Richardson of SCCA’s San Francisco Region did while exploring electric vehicle racing with the Sports Car Club of America. Read more about the conversion here.
Series News
Hansen Motorsport Enters Extreme E Final Lap
Extreme E and the FIA Extreme H World Cup is proud to announce its first team and driver lineup, with Hansen Motorsport’s ‘Team Hansen’ joining the series with Andreas Bakkerud and Catie Munnings as its drivers.
“It’s a special moment for me to step into the role of Team Principal for Team Hansen. For us motorsport has always been a family effort, and to now take on a new role after everything I’ve learned from my mum Susann and my dad Kenneth feels like an exciting challenge.”
Carl Cox Motorsport to return for Extreme E/Extreme H events in Saudi Arabia
Carl Cox Motorsport will return from its one-year Extreme E sabbatical to take part in next week’s final event for the discipline as well as the FIA Extreme H World Cup in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia.
“I am very happy to be returning to Extreme E and H for the Final lap of racing this year with my team, Carl Cox Motorsport,” said Cox. “Looking forward to working and meeting the teams again, as it has been very powerful and exciting to watch the racing, and a lot of fun too. It is very important to me to be involved with the legacy project, so back to the track, where Carl Cox Motorsport belongs.”
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
