Lola Cars has been reborn electric, and you will find out what the resurrected race car manufacturer’s plans are in both Formula E and beyond in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on IMSA’s sustainability plans and much more!
Overview
Sustainable Motorsport News
Lola Cars Revives Its Racing Legacy With An Electrified Future
Many legendary car brands have come and gone over the last century, particularly in the racing world. When Lola Cars ceased operations in 2012, it looked like another one had bitten the dust. But after finding new ownership under financier Till Bechtolsheimer a decade later and its first season in Formula E, the brand is looking towards the future again in rude health. James Morris from Forbes caught up with Bechtolsheimer to find out where he wanted to take the company. Read the full profile here.
The FIA is Recruiting for a Director of Sustainability
The FIA is looking for a leader to oversee their global sustainability strategy across Sport, Mobility, and Corporate functions. This is a unique opportunity to act as the architect of the Federation’s environmental future. You will manage a high-performing multidisciplinary team, drive critical ISO certifications, and hold the organization accountable to its carbon reduction commitments. Your work will ensure the FIA remains a global reference in sustainable governance and innovation.
- Location: Paris, France
- Deadline to Apply: December 15th, 2025
You can get more information and apply here.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
The Batteries Powering the World’s Fastest Racing EVs
Formula E, an all-electric racing competition, is pioneering technology that could find its way into vehicles at a charging station near you so the BBC takes a look at the batteries powering the world’s fastest racing EVs. You can read their report here.
Sustainable Racing
The World’s Longest-Running Motoring Event Embraces Sustainable Fuels
Last November’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run not only celebrated motoring’s past but also embraced its future, with a revolutionary new sustainable fuel blend widely available for the very first time in the event’s long and storied history.
While some of the 400+ pioneering pre-1905 horseless carriages are powered by steam and electric motors, the majority rely on early combustion engines. For these, event partner SUSTAIN has developed a bespoke fuel – Classic Veteran 80 – specifically designed for use in heritage vehicles.
Read more about the fuel here.
Series News
Formula E Gets Sixth Gen4 Manufacturer – But Will Late Decision Hurt?
Will the late decision of Mahindra to commit to Formula E’s Gen4 regulations hinder their competitiveness? That’s what Sam Smith of The Race looks at here. “I would not say it took long. It just comes at the right moment when we are able to own [the decision] and [be sure of] all the level of confidence that people are giving us and the level of support. And now we have that level of support, and we will make sure that we will get there with a great car developed by a great team and be able to be performing.”
Formula E Tops Global ESG Ranking for Fourth Consecutive Year
Formula E has announced that it has topped the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sport (GSBS) for the fourth consecutive year, maintaining its position as the world’s most sustainable sport.
GSBS – the independent sustainability rating organization that specializes in CESG ratings – ranked Formula E with the Best Total Performance, while topping the Environmental and Social Award categories.
While the sporting industry average was 56/100 in 2025, Formula E claimed the top spot by four percentage points over Borussia Dortmund with a score of 85/100.
Google Cloud announced as Title Partner of 2025 São Paulo E-Prix
Formula E Official Partner, Google Cloud, will become the Official Title Partner of the 2025 São Paulo E-Prix.
ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and GRU Airport Form Partnership
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and GRU Airport, the organization that manages São Paulo International Airport in Guarulhos, have announced a partnership ahead of the 2025 Google Cloud São Paulo E-Prix, which takes place on Saturday 6 December at the Anhembi Sambadrome.
Formula E Melodrama at its Best in Documentary’s Second Season
The second season of the Amazon Prime documentary Formula E: Driver is released on Friday and does not disappoint when it comes to the melodrama of the all-electric world championship. Sam Smith reviews the docuseries here.
Is Sustainable Racing Actually Possible? IMSA and Michelin Have a Plan
Can motorsport prove that performance and sustainability—and fun—don’t have to be at odds? IMSA, its tire partner Michelin, and its fuel partner VP Racing Fuels think so, and Kamil Kaluski of The Drive went to Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta last month to hear their argument for why motorsport is the ideal test lab for enthusiast-minded sustainability.
“It’s easy to be skeptical of big claims like Michelin making 40 percent of the 200 million tires it produces each year out of renewable materials by 2030, or VP Racing Fuels developing entirely petroleum-free race gas that performs the same as dino juice. In this case, however, the work is well underway.”
Read the complete feature here.
Getting to the Track Sustainably
Introducing the World’s First Formula E Themed Special Edition SUV
India’s motorsport moment is finally here, and Mahindra is putting India right on the pole position with the launch of the BE 6 Formula E Edition created for a country that’s now watching racing not just as a sport, but as a lifestyle.
The BE 6 Formula E Edition brings the adrenaline of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to India’s streets – precision driving, aggressive aerodynamics, unmistakable motorsport styling. Read more about the SUV here.
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.
