Mahindra Racing has committed to Formula E until 2030 and I have the details on what that means to the series in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on sustainable power at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and more!
Overview
Sustainable Motorsport News
Powering the Strip for Formula 1’s Las Vegas spectacle
Formula 1 has partnered with world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, Aggreko, to help support the Las Vegas with their temporary power needs and to do so with a sustainability focus.
“For the Las Vegas GP alone, Aggreko has provided a 90% reduction in carbon emissions through automatic switching between generators and battery storage systems, minimizing fuel consumption.”
You can read more here.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
Re-Thinking Motorsports From First Principles
Last week I featured the debut of the DGR-Lola Concept, where Lucas di Grassi teamed up with Lola, his current Formula E team to unveil the DGR-Lola Concept, an electric fan car that redefines the concept of downforce. This week I bring you further details including a video from Driver61 (above) as well as words from Lucas di Grassi himself.
“Not a car trying to imitate a Formula 1. Not a combustion architecture retrofitted for batteries. But a clean-sheet design based solely on physics, engineering constraints, and what electric propulsion actually enables.”
Syensqo Recognized for Bio-Based Motorsport Composite
Syensqo has received the Green Tech Award at the RACE TECH World Motorsport Symposium in recognition of its bio-based MTM 49-3 epoxy prepreg, a material designed to reduce fossil-based content without compromising performance. More details can be found here.
Series News
Mahindra Racing Commits to Formula E’s Gen4 Era as Full-Fledged Manufacturer
Mahindra Racing has revealed that it will continue to race in Formula E as a full-fledged manufacturer until the end of the Gen4 era in 2030. Team principal Frederic Bertrand made the announcement during a special event in Bengaluru, India, on Wednesday, where Mahindra also unveiled the livery for the final season with Gen3 Evo machinery.
The Race meanwhile looks at what took the Indian team so long as well as the state of Penske’s manufacturer ambitions.
FIA Completes Review Under the 2022-2024 FIA Formula E Financial Regulations for Formula E Manufacturers
The FIA confirms that its Cost Cap Administration has reviewed the manufacturer’s reporting documentation for the two-year period covering Seasons 9 and 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as provided for by the FIA Formula E Financial Regulations for Formula E Manufacturers.
Porsche was found to be in procedural breach however, the Cost Cap Administration recognised that they have not exceeded the Cost Cap for the two-year period, that they have acted cooperatively throughout the review process, that this is the first complete review of the two-year period under the Financial Regulations for Formula E Manufacturers and that there is no accusation or evidence of aggravating factors.
In these circumstances, the Cost Cap Administration offered to Porsche an Accepted Breach Agreement (“ABA“) to resolve this matter. That offer was accepted by the Manufacturer.
Driver Returns for Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video
Get ready for Season 2 of the access-all-areas docuseries Driver, showcasing all the drama, emotion and rivalry from the 11th season of Formula E. Watch the trailer here.
Formula 1’s Race Towards Sustainability
Martlet looks at Formula 1’s drive towards sustainability. “F1 must balance the tension between luxury events and environmental responsibility. With grands prix drawing up to 500 000 attendees, and a season schedule that depends on constant global travel, F1 is undeniably environmentally draining. Nevertheless, this organization still strives to reduce their carbon output with green initiatives. F1 is racing towards sustainability, aiming for net zero, and at this rate, they may just win.”
E1 Reveals Calendar for 2026 Season
E1 Series, the world’s first all electric raceboat Championship, has announced its 2026 season calendar that will see the world’s fastest electric boats compete across four continents in its third season.
The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF begins its eight race 2026 season in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The series then starts its European leg in April with E1’s return to the beautiful setting of Lake Como, Italy, followed by Dubrovnik, Croatia in June. Then the Championship heads to the glamour and iconic shores of Monaco in mid-July which will see new entrant Team Monaco compete in front of its home crowd for the first time.
Getting to the Track Sustainably
Shell and Ferrari Sign Long-Term Green Power Supply Deal
“Shell has signed a long-term deal to supply Ferrari with renewable energy until the end of 2034 to help the luxury carmaker to reduce carbon emissions, the oil and gas group said on Tuesday. Shell will supply a total of 650 gigawatt hours of power over 10 years from a plant developed by the oil and gas group. That will cover nearly half of the total energy needs of Ferrari’s Maranello plant near Modena, helping to decarbonise the carmaker’s production. … The deal is expected to result in a significant cut to Ferrari’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions – those generated directly by its operations and from purchased energy – as the luxury carmaker targets a 90% reduction in absolute terms by 2030.” – Reuters
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.
