The MissionH24 H24EVO prototype has switched to liquid hydrogen storage ahead of its 2026 debut and in this edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out why. I also have details on the revolutionary Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype, what NASCAR plans for their EV in 2025 and much more!
Sustainable Motorsport News
Goodwood Revival was awarded the Motorsport UK Environmental Sustainability Award, celebrating the event’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for motorsport. The Duke of Richmond collected the accolade during Motorsport UK’s annual Night of Champions awards evening, on Saturday 25 January 2025 with the sport’s leading drivers, volunteers, personalities and community members widely celebrated.
In a milestone moment, the 2024 Goodwood Revival became the world’s first historic motorsport event to run its entire race roster solely on sustainable fuel, as part of a landmark initiative. All those competing were required to use a fuel which had a minimum of 70% advanced sustainable components.
The new regulations have been gradually introduced at Goodwood, with the first sustainably-fueled race taking place at the 2023 Revival, followed by two sustainably-fueled races at the 81st Members’ Meeting in April 2024. No modifications are required in order for cars and bikes to run on the ‘drop-in’ sustainable fuels.
Goodwood will continue to champion the use of sustainable fuels in 2025, with all competitors at the 82nd Members’ Meeting and Goodwood Revival required to race using sustainable fuel.
For the second year, NASCAR will experiment with its ABB EV prototype vehicle, as the racing series hedges its bets according to Sports Business Journal. Last year, NASCAR’s research and development department built and debuted its first EV and sold the title sponsor rights to global technology company ABB, which also is the title sponsor of the Formula E fully electric racing series. NASCAR and ABB have been using the car as a showcase of their technological abilities but there’s currently no plan to form an EV-specific NASCAR series.
Asked about what he’d like to see this year with the EV, NASCAR COO Steve O’Donnell hinted at trying to break some speed records, saying, “I’d like to see it on track more, I’d like to see it maybe testing some of the boundaries of electrification and stock cars, chasing some speed records, so there’s a lot on the table that we can look at with ABB.”
If you are wondering how the new Trump administration will affect Formula 1’s sustainability goals, Maja Czarzasty-Zybert explains that F1 will continue to take a global view.
“Despite the differences in climate policies across regions, F1 teams have adopted a unified approach to environmental issues. In the face of global commitments and market pressures, including from global sponsors, they have decided to adhere to the strictest environmental standards. Even if regulations in the USA are less stringent, teams cannot afford to reduce their efforts to decrease their carbon footprint. This approach stems from the fact that Formula 1 is a globally recognized brand, and aligning with the most stringent European standards ensures its leadership in ecological innovation.”
You can read her full analysis here.
The FIA, on the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), attended the 20th China Exhibition Economy International Cooperation Forum (CEFCO) along with its Member Club the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of the People’s Republic of China (CAMF). The Forum — which brought together influential stakeholders from the global exhibitions and events industry — gave the FIA a great opportunity to share its vision and expertise on organizing sustainable events and underline how motorsport can drive socio-economic growth. You can read more about the event here.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) has announced that the MissionH24 H24EVO prototype will switch from gaseous to liquid hydrogen storage during this week’s ‘Hyvolution Paris’ exhibition.
“After introducing gaseous hydrogen to the racetrack, MissionH24, with the H24EVO, is now embarking on a crucial new phase with a dual challenge: to engage liquid hydrogen in competition and to rival the competition from conventional combustion engines,” ACO President Pierre Fillon said. “This mission is essential to achieve zero CO2 emission in motor racing.”
Read more about the switch at Daily Sportscar here.
In this very first episode from the PERRINN 424 Podcast, host Gaurang sits down with the visionary behind the PERRINN 424 hypercar, Nico Perrin, to dive into the journey of creating a hypercar that’s not just about speed but about shaping the future of motorsports.
Back in October 2024 I covered the Waste2Race Le Mans Prototype race car with its revolutionary system of using sewage as a means of propulsion. If you are looking for more details on the technology behind this fascinating race car, here are two articles that will bring you up to speed.
- Greener than green – WMG team is showcasing the future of motorsports with Waste2Race car (Autosport)
- Not bad for a number two driver? Inside the car powered by sewage (Autosport Plus)
Pirelli has won the Pioneering and Innovation Award at the 2025 Autosport Awards after introducing FSC-certified tires into Formula 1 for the first time. All of the tires supplied in the championship – a total of 8,016 to teams last year – were stamped with the FSC-certified logo, meaning every single circle of rubber met with the Forest Stewardship Council’s strict standards for sustainable forestry. You can get more details here and here.
Check out the video above about Le Pinacle, an F1 car that was designed without any regard for current or proposed future rules and is powered by synthetic fuel.
Sustainable Racing
How to leverage sustainability for sponsorship is just one of the topics covered in this week’s edition of The Business of Being a Race Driver. While you are there I also have tips on how to avoid procrastination, why TV numbers are not a barrier to sponsorship success and much more!
Series News
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is finally set to launch PIT BOOST – a new feature debuting at select races in Season 11.
“PIT BOOST is an innovative mid-race feature that provides a 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) to race cars through a 30-second, 600kW rapid recharge in the pit lane. This mandatory sporting feature – deploying significantly more power than current consumer superchargers – adds another strategic element during selected races, with the potential to dramatically alter race outcomes and tactics.“
PIT BOOST will debut during Formula E’s Jeddah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia, 14-15th February, 2025. Read more about the feature in the articles below:
- Formula E and the FIA introduce PIT BOOST charging technology for Season 11 (Formula E)
- PIT BOOST: Formula E’s Game-Changing Race Innovation (EV Magazine)
- The pros and cons of Formula E’s newest concept (Autosport)
WorldSBK has achieved the ISO 20121 certification to continue the Championship’s commitment to sustainability and event management
Stefano Pacchioli, Dorna WSBK Organization COO, stated: “Achieving ISO 20121 certification is a major milestone for WorldSBK and the entire Dorna family. It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to sustainability and our dedication to delivering high-quality events with minimal impact on the environment – it marks a key step in ensuring that WorldSBK events continue to evolve as responsible, impactful, and inspiring platforms for fans, teams, and partners worldwide. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we look forward to continuing to innovate in sustainable event management.”
Graham Rahal tells AutoWeek that hybrids in IndyCar are fine but he is not a fan of increasing electrification in the series. “I wouldn’t be afraid of being loud. When I was a kid, that was what it was all about. The sights, the sounds, the smells of racing are something most other sports don’t have, and so we’ve got to keep to that.”
E1, the all-electric powerboat championship, has signed a multi-year deal with Kuehne+Nagel to be its official logistics partner. “Logistics plays a critical role in delivering our events across multiple continents and we’re delighted to have Kuehne+Nagel on board as our supplier. Their expertise and shared commitment to sustainability will help us overcome logistical challenges while helping us to meet our environmental goals.”
The Big Picture
The Sustainability Huddle looks into whether sustainability in sports is still a priority or whether it is experiencing “sustainability fatigue” and in need of a rebrand. “Net zero doesn’t resonate in sport,” one industry friend told us. “Nobody in sport wants to aim for ‘zero,’ do they?” Read their full analysis here.
Getting to the Track Sustainably
- Cummins Shows Off Its First Turbocharger for Hydrogen Combustion Engines (The Drive)
- 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Electrifies Caddy Performance (AutoWeek)
- 2025 Lucid Gravity has Tesla NACS port, gets Supercharger access Jan. 31 (Green Car Reports)
- 2026 BMW iX gains entry-level model, refinements throughout (Green Car Reports)
- Overleaf Project Drives Breakthroughs in Hydrogen Storage for Hydrogen Aviation (HYSKY)
- Boeing Partners with Norsk e-Fuel to Boost Green Hydrogen-Based e-SAF Production (HYSKY)
- Pratt & Whitney Unveils Revolutionary Hydrogen Aviation Steam Hybrid Engine Concept (HYSKY)
- ZeroAvia’s Four Pillars to Advance Hydrogen Aviation in 2025 (HYSKY)
- NASA Explores Cryogenic Hydrogen Test Facility to Advance Hydrogen Aviation (HYSKY)
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.
