Formula E has become a certified B Corp and, in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also have the details on how Mercedes F1 are continuing to push the sustainability envelope and much more!
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Sustainable Motorsport News
Formula E Disrupts Global Sports Landscape As World’s First B Corp Certified Sport
The B Corp Certification recognizes Formula E’s decade-long leadership in using sport as a powerful force for positive change, delivering growth for business, meaningful impact for society, and real progress for the planet.
By securing this status, the series codifies its mission to ‘Make Progress Thrilling’, challenging a sports industry that has traditionally prioritized spectacle over systemic impact.
Jeff Dodds, CEO, Formula E, said: “We didn’t set out to join a club; we set out to break the rules of what a global sport is allowed to be. B Corp Certification is the proof that we are driven by a different energy, one where elite performance and world-moving purpose belong in the same story.
“Most see sustainability as a seminar or a boardroom box to tick; we see it happening at 200mph around a corner in your city. Whether it’s pioneering sustainable aviation fuel or engineering a 100% recyclable race car, we are here to show the world that progress isn’t just necessary, it’s visceral. This isn’t a milestone to celebrate standing still; it’s a license to go even faster.”
Julia Pallé, VP Sustainability, Formula E, said: “Becoming B Corp certified is a powerful recognition that electric racing can do more than inspire, it can drive real, measurable change. Formula E has always focused on impact – not just pledges supporting charities or carbon reduction – investing in renewable energy and working directly with local communities in every city we race.
“By joining the B Corp community, we will collaborate, challenge each other and deepen our impact across sport and industry.”
The Race looks at the implications of the decision to become a B Corp. “No sport, let alone any form of motorsport, has previously been awarded B Corp status so this is a major coup for Formula E and as such, it moves the ESG bar significantly higher and puts clear daylight between Formula E and any other racing series. It’s a move that might also curry favour with broadcasters when Formula E Operations sells its media rights – at least in some markets anyway.”
Mercedes-AMG F1 Engineers Major Sustainability Progress During 2025 Season
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is on track to become one of the most sustainable sports teams globally. During the 2025 season, they introduced a bio-based carbon fiber composite material, marking a milestone in sustainable motorsport. This innovation thrived in various conditions, contributing to significant race victories and proving the viability of eco-friendly materials in high-performance racing. Furthermore, the team implemented sustainable practices, such as a car-sharing initiative that cut down commuting miles and transitioned to electric logistics, aiming for a greener future in Formula One.
Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team: “As we look to the coming season, it’s rewarding to see the progress that our team made in 2025. Our progress would not have been possible without the contributions of our team members in Brackley and Brixworth, and the support of our partners and suppliers. There were many highlights in 2025 but the significance of applying a bio-based carbon fibre composite material to the W16 cannot be underestimated, and we are grateful to all of those involved. We look forward to 2026 as we work to shape a more sustainable future for Formula One.”
You can get all the details here.
A New Strategic Partnership Between GSBS and Right Hub
A new strategic partnership has been launched between the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports (GSBS) and Right Hub — bringing together shared ambitions to accelerate transparency, accountability and measurable sustainability progress across global sport.
This partnership combines GSBS’s independent benchmarking and insight-led approach with Right Hub’s international expertise and hands-on capabilities, helping sports organisations across regions and disciplines turn sustainability strategy into visible progress and credible communication.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
Sustainability, Range Set to Highlight Michelin’s New GTP Tire
At first glance, Michelin’s new Pilot Sport Endurance prototype tire reveals a the proverbial “wow” factor. Its tread looks highly unusual, with a glistening color and pattern that differs from any other prototype tire in motorsport. But its purpose is more than just stunning looks: it’s also about delivering equally stunning performance while achieving enhanced sustainability targets.
“The goal was to produce a racing tire with 50 percent recycled and renewable material in the tire, which is a first,” explained Hans Emmel, Michelin’s corporate racing manager for the WeatherTech Championship. “That was one of the stated targets. And in doing so, we didn’t want to lose performance.”
FIA Delays Sustainable Fuel Homologation Amid Reliability and Cost Concerns
One of the major innovations of the 2026 Formula 1 season, as well as of the new technical regulations, concerns the type of fuel that will be used by the cars. From this year onward, the top category is expected to adopt exclusively 100% sustainable fuels. However, just over a week before the start of the first pre-season tests, scheduled to take place in Barcelona, the FIA has decided to take a step back.
The governing body has granted a temporary exemption that will not make the use of this new fuel mandatory during the Spanish test sessions, nor during the subsequent tests in Bahrain.
Scuderia Fans have the details here.
Series News
Lucas di Grassi Provides Stunning Formula E Gen4 Update
Lucas Di Grassi has put the new GEN4 car through its paces, demonstrating the radical performance increase Formula E will see in Season 13. Racking up over 70 laps, the Brazilian could not hide his excitement at the prospect of racing Formula E’s new challenger, confirming he was impressed with the speed difference.
Why Nissan Could Bring a Sister Brand to Formula E
Andretti could become a vehicle for the introduction of an additional Nissan-affiliated brand in Gen4 of Formula E, The Race has learned. “Although Nissan has several brands under its umbrella, Infiniti could be at the forefront of a possible entry into Formula E as it is embarking on an all-electric strategy for the US market – where Formula E targets at least two races from 2027 onwards – into the next decade.”
Lucien Laviscount Announced As Official Formula E Brand Ambassador for Season 12
Formula E has announced that acclaimed actor and global talent Lucien Laviscount has been officially named as a Brand Ambassador for the 2025/26 season, building on the strong relationship developed over the past year working with the series.
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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.
