Monaco has committed to a new contract with Formula E, and I have the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on Lola’s reinvention, how motorsport can cut its carbon footprint and more.

Overview

Sustainable Motorsport News

“Developing Innovation at the Edge of Performance”

Sustainability isn’t just about breakthrough technologies—it’s also about changing the way people think. In this interview, Porsche’s Dr. Florian Bach discusses why embedding sustainability across every part of the business requires collaboration, long-term planning, and a willingness to challenge established practices. The conversation offers an inside look at how one of motorsport’s most successful manufacturers is working to balance performance, innovation, and environmental responsibility as the industry evolves.

You can read the full feature at the Porsche site here.

Cristiana Pace on How the Motorsport Sector Can Cut its Carbon Footprint

Can motorsport become more sustainable without sacrificing performance? In this interview on Sustainability Online, sustainability expert Dr. Cristiana Pace argues that the industry’s biggest opportunities lie beyond the race car itself, with meaningful carbon reductions coming from logistics, supply chains, event operations, and data-driven decision-making. Rather than viewing sustainability as a constraint, she explains how it can drive innovation, improve efficiency, and strengthen the long-term future of the sport for teams, manufacturers, and fans alike.

You can read the full article here.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Once Again Recognized as the World’s Most Sustainable Motorsport Venue

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has once again been ranked as the world’s most sustainable motorsport venue. This is according to the Sustainable Circuits Index (SCI) study, carried out by consultancy firm Enovation Consulting, a B Corporation-certified agency, specializing in sports sustainability, in collaboration with Professor Paolo Taticchi, Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at UCL School of Management and Co-Director of the UCL Centre for Sustainable Business.

Spark the Future 2026

For the fourth consecutive year, Secto Rally Finland, AKK Sports, the FIA and the WRC Promoter brought together decision-makers and experts from motorsport, business, research and government in Jyväskylä to examine how high-performance motorsport can accelerate the development of more sustainable mobility.

Held during Secto Rally Finland’s 75th anniversary week on Friday, Spark the Future 2026 focused on practical progress rather than easy consensus. The forum explored what is already working, which challenges remain unresolved and how collaboration across industries can move sustainable technologies from ambition to implementation.

Here are two articles with details of what was discussed.

The 4th Edition of the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series Heads to Madrid

Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, the FIA are gathering leaders from sport, government, academia and beyond, to unpack how technologies developed on the track are being turned into real-world mobility solutions.

Want to attend in person? Register your interest here.

Sustainable Motorsport Tech

Why Lola’s Reborn T70S is More About the Company’s Future than Nostalgia for its Past

Lola’s reborn T70S may evoke memories of one of endurance racing’s greatest icons, but this feature at RACER argues that the car’s real purpose is to showcase the company’s future. By combining classic styling with sustainable composite materials, low-carbon manufacturing techniques, and engineering innovations developed through its modern motorsport programs, Lola is using its heritage as a platform to demonstrate where the company is headed—not where it has been.

Pole Promotion Appointed FU3L’s Exclusive Distribution Partner in Germany

Synthetic liquid fuel manufacturer FU3L has expanded its presence in Germany with the appointment of Pole Promotion as their exclusive distribution partner.

“With established experience across rally and circuit racing, Pole Promotion brings the motorsport knowledge, technical understanding and network needed to represent FU3L in one of Europe’s most competitive racing markets.”

Series News

Formula E Updates 2026/27 Calendar and Secures Long-Term Future in Monaco

Formula E and the FIA today announce an update to the 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar, with the 2027 Monaco E-Prix now scheduled to take place on 1 and 2 May, 2027.

This date change, which moves the event from the originally scheduled 15 and 16 May, serves to accommodate the country’s events calendar and removes a scheduling clash with the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Furthermore, Formula E and the ACM are delighted to confirm a long-term commitment to the Principality, extending their agreement to host the Monaco E-Prix until 2031.

CMO of the Week: Formula E’s Ellie Norman

Ellie Norman, chief marketing officer of Formula E, wants to evolve how people think about car racing – it’s gone electric. “My vision as CMO is simple but ambitious: to make progress thrilling,” says Norman.

“My role is to transform an incredibly exciting sport into a broader cultural movement by meeting modern fans where they are,” explains Norman. “That means combining world-class street racing with music, gaming, fashion and sustainability to create experiences that resonate beyond race day.”

Read her complete profile at Brand Innovators here.

Formula E Announces giffgaff as its First B Corp Partner

Formula E has announced a partnership with mobile and broadband provider giffgaff. The two B Corp certified brands, which share the same community, challenger and purpose-driven spirit, will team up for the first time ahead of the final rounds of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 2025/26 Season at Excel London on the 15th and 16th of August.

The collaboration with giffgaff, which was first certified as a B Corp in 2022, will see €25,000 in funding donated to giffgaff’s long-term partner, Big Issue, as part of the Championship’s Better Futures Fund.

Jeff Dodds Featured on Business Chief

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has been recently featured in Business Chief.

“One of the biggest misconceptions we need to overcome is that performance and sustainability are opposing forces. They aren’t. Formula E proves that world-class racing can both coexist with and be a catalyst for cleaner technology, greater efficiency, and cutting-edge innovation.“

“My conversation with Business Chief this month explores the unique opportunity we have at Formula E to shape the future of mobility and accelerate innovation in electrification, sustainability and AI.“

E1 Series Growth Plans

Sustainability Magazine profiles the E1 Series and their plans for future growth which you can read about here.

Getting to the Track Sustainably

DHL and FIA World Endurance Championship Extend successful Global Logistics Partnership

In announcing their recent updated logistics partnership, DHL details how they sustainably transport the FIA World Endurance Championship around the world.

“To enhance efficiency and low-emission logistics, DHL has implemented a smart combination of air and ocean freight solutions tailored to the race calendar. DHL supports the use of alternative fuels and low-emission transport solutions, including biofuel trucks and sustainable marine freight options. These efforts align with the broader ambition shared by DHL and FIA WEC: to make a traditionally carbon-intensive sport more sustainable and future-ready through innovation in technology, processes, and behavior.”

Author: Mark Boudreau

Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects and the host of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. 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.