Formula E has released their Season 10 sustainability report and I have the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on the FIA Environmental Handbook, Toyota’s work on hydrogen and more.
Overview
Sustainable Motorsport News
How Motorsportโs Past is Powering a Cleaner Future
Motorsport has long been a proving ground for cutting-edge technology and human ambitionโand now, itโs steering the world toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. In โHow Motorsportโs Past is Powering a Cleaner Futureโ, Extreme E driver Kevin Hansen reflects on an electrifying โRoad Trip Through Timeโ from Silverstone to Nottingham, exploring how racingโs pioneering legacy is driving innovation in electric mobility and renewable energy. Through this journey, Hansen showcases how the spirit of competition continues to inspire real-world progress in sustainability and clean transport.
Yas Marina Circuit: Placing Sustainability in Pole Position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
At the heart of Abu Dhabiโs iconic Formula 1 venue, Yas Marina Circuit is redefining what it means to race responsibly. In โPlacing Sustainability in Pole Position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prixโ, eNovation Consulting highlights how the circuit is driving environmental innovationโreducing emissions, optimizing energy use, and championing circular economy principles. The initiative showcases how top-tier motorsport events can lead the way in embedding sustainability without compromising excitement, setting a new benchmark for the global racing industry.
Lusail International Circuit Achieves FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation
Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has received Three-Star Environmental Accreditation from the FIA โ its highest level of recognition for environmental performance. LIC stands out as the worldโs only venue to hold FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation that hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, and the FIA World Endurance Championship.
FIA Environmental Handbook
From the FIA: Climate change is reshaping the world around us, creating new challenges that affect all sectors, including motor sport and mobility.
The FIA is committed to supporting our Members and championship stakeholders as they respond to these changes, which is why we are pleased to present the FIA Environmental Handbook. The Handbook consolidates practical sustainability tools, programmes, research and training resources available to support action across our global network.
Whether you are just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to strengthen existing practices, the Handbook offers clear guidance and practical support to help you contribute to a more sustainable motor sport and mobility ecosystem. Available here: https://www.fia.com/fia-environmental-handbook
I Visited Toyotaโs Proving Grounds a Hydrogen Skeptic. I Almost Get It Now
As the automotive world races toward electrification, Toyota remains steadfast in its belief that hydrogen still has a role to playโand itโs inviting skeptics to see why. In โI Visited Toyotaโs Proving Grounds a Hydrogen Skeptic. I Almost Get It Now,โ journalist James Gilboy recounts a firsthand look at the automakerโs evolving hydrogen strategy. From fuel-cell vehicles to combustion prototypes, the experience reveals Toyotaโs push to prove hydrogen can coexist with battery EVs in the journey toward a carbon-neutral future.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
New Zealand Championship FU3Ls Up For Carbon Neutral Future
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand will enhance its drive for a carbon-neutral motorsport future with a brand new synthetic fuel supplier for its forthcoming 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy championship.
The field of fledgling international single-seater stars โ and big names from other motorsport disciplines โ will all use Toyota FT60 cars powered by FU3L synthetic biofuel when the four-round championship blasts off in January.
FU3L is a synthetic liquid fuels company making a huge impression globally developing advanced, drop-in formulations compatible with existing engines and infrastructure. Each fuel is extensively tested worldwide to ensure performance, reliability, and environmental integrity before it is deployed.
FU3Lโs advanced biofuels are synthesized from second-generation biomass feedstocks, primarily derived from agricultural and forestry residues. These waste-based resources are entirely independent of food and feed supply chains.
During combustion, the emitted COโ corresponds to the biogenic carbon absorbed during biomass growth, creating a near-closed carbon cycle and resulting in a substantially reduced greenhouse gas footprint compared to fossil fuels.
Forze Hydrogen Racing November 2025 Recap
Forze Hydrogen Racing has provided a November to their racing activities in their monthly newsletter.
November has been a month of anticipation and persistence at Forze. While weโve been eager to hit the track for testing, a few external repairs have kept us waiting. Still, this hasnโt slowed us down. Weโve continued pushing forward with constant development, redesigning components, and optimizing every aspect of our performance.
You can read more of the update here.
The Fast and the Future-Focused are Revolutionizing Motorsport
From predictive analytics to personalized fan experiences, data and AI are powering the next generation of motorsport, says Rohit Agnihotri, principal technologist at Infosys, and Dan Cherowbrier, CTIO of Formula E.
Read the full story here.
Sustainable Motorsport in the January Issue of Race Tech Magazine
Here are some sustainable motorsport-focused articles in the January issue of Race Tech Magazine:
- AN ELECTRIC RACECAR CAPABLE OF SURPASSING F1: Chris Pickering investigates the all-new DGR-Lola electric concept car developed from the ground up by former Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi in conjunction with Lola Cars
- RACE TECH WORLD MOTORSPORT SYMPOSIUM: The energy transition isnโt a neat arrow on a PowerPoint anymore; itโs the hard edge the sport keeps running up against. Mark Skewis goes behind the scenes at RACE TECHโs World Motorsport Symposium
- HYDROGENโS BREAKTHROUGH: Chris Pickering speaks to Symbio MD Serge Grisin about the background to the historic hydrogen fuel cell-powered Extreme H World Cup debut in Saudi Arabia
You can get your copy here.
Series News
Formula E Launches Season 10 Sustainability Report
Celebrating a decade of sustainability leadership, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has published its Season 10 Sustainability Report, its most ambitious and influential to date.
As the worldโs first all-electric FIA World Championship, Formula E doubles down on its mission to deliver world-class racing whilst pursuing its continued commitment to sustainable motorsport, global social impact, and environmentally responsible event delivery.
You can read the full report here.
Here are a few articles that look at Formula E’s sustainability initiatives:
- Social Impact & Speed: How Sustainable is Formula E? (Sustainability Magazine)
- Formula E Balances Global Growth With Sustainable Innovation (EV Magazine)
Formula E Predicts โVery Smallโ Performance Gap to F1 With Gen4
Formula Eโs Gen4 car which was unveiled last month represents a major step forward across every performance parameter for when it makes its debut in the 2026/27 campaign.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds told Autosport: โThe jump weโre making with Gen4 over Gen3 is bigger than any single jump weโve ever made in a generation. All-wheel drive, 71% more power, about 10 seconds a lap faster than the current Gen3 car. So thereโs no question it shuts the gap right down on Formula 1.
What ‘Organ Crushing’ Gen4 Formula E Car Feels Like to Drive
Formula Eโs jump from Gen3 to Gen4 spec will be by far its largest since the series was born in 2014. Conservative estimates by some engineers who have recently experienced the car, range from a likely 8-10 seconds faster over a lap. James Rossiter explains what it is like to drive one.
โItโs quite difficult to describe. It’s a very unique feeling. When you hit the accelerator and you get this feeling, all your internal organs just get crushed into the back of the seat and into the back of your chest. And it never stops. It just keeps going and going and going.”
Hankookโs iON Race Sets a Strong Foundation for Season 12 in Sรฃo Paulo
Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship (hereafter Formula E) wrapped up its opening round in Sรฃo Paulo, where Hankook โ the championshipโs exclusive tire partnerโ supported the gridโs return to the high-speed Anhembi Sambadrome. The iconic venue, traditionally known for its carnival festivities, once again transformed into a fast and technical street circuit for the opening round.
Throughout the race, Hankook supplied all teams with its race-proven iON Race, giving drivers a stable platform to balance outright pace with energy and heat management. The tireโs consistent warm-up behavior and confident grip enabled drivers to navigate both high-speed straights and the slower, more technical sectors with confidence. As grip levels evolved throughout the event, the iON Race continued to deliver a steady footprint and effective thermal control, allowing teams to handle their stints without compromising balance or recovery.
Tesla Model 3 ETCR Breaks Cover at Tianma
The Tesla Model 3 ETCR has broken cover at the Shanghai Tianma Circuit in China, making it the third model of the resurrected all-electric ETCR project of China Touring Car Championship promoter Lisheng Sports.
Two Model 3s have been constructed by Gusto Engineering and raced by One Racing, the same entity behind Teamwork Motorsport. The Tesla marks the third model of the Chinese ETCR concept alongside the Dongfeng eฯ 007 and Volkswagen ID.3.
Getting to the Track Sustainably
The Freight Strategy Driving Formula Eโs Green Push
Formula E’s Season 10 showcases how reimagined global logistics through hub innovation, freight shifts and SAF use can cut emissions without slowing racing. The championship’s Season 10 Sustainability Report reveals strategic supply chain innovations that could offer valuable insights for logistics professionals managing complex international operations.
Read more at Supply Chain Magazine 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.
