Sustainability at the Dutch Grand Prix is one of the topics covered on this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on Mercedes F1’s use of EV trucks, sustainable motorsport in the Cayman Islands and where synthetic fuels fit in motorsport.
Sustainable Motorsport News
Joe Pompliano of Huddle Up explains how the Dutch Grand Prix gets 300,000 fans to show up at the race without taking a car. “The Dutch Grand Prix’s transportation initiative was especially impactful when you consider that visitor transport typically accounts for 70% of an event’s total ecological footprint.” Read the full article to get an idea of the whole gamut of sustainability activities at the race and how some of the ideas can be transplanted to other races in other countries.
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 uses electric trucks to transport race cars, showcasing how battery-electric HGVs can cut emissions in high-speed logistics. EV Magazine looks at how they are putting HGVs to work.
“The eActros 600 delivers up to 500km of range per charge and can recharge from 20% to 80% in just 25 minutes using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). The truck reduces lifecycle CO₂e emissions by up to 80% compared to diesel models.”
The Cayman Motoring Federation (CMF) hosted its second Motorsport-in-a-Box Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Autocross initiative this year. The initiative, brought to Cayman by the FIA, showcased Cayman’s diverse motoring culture, drawing vehicles such as powerful exotics and high-performance saloons to SUVs and eco-friendly hybrids.
“Beyond the excitement on the track, the event put focus on incorporating sustainable practices which falls in line with CMF’s goal of achieving FIA 1-Star Environmental Accreditation.”
SEGG Media Corporation a global leader in sports, entertainment, and gaming, announces Veloce’s recent motorsport activities. “Looking forward, Veloce is exploring opportunities to compete in the world’s first hydrogen racing series. Backed by the FIA as a World Cup, supported by Saudi Arabia, and created by Alejandro Agag (Formula E, Extreme E, E1), the series introduces mixed-gender racing, rally-inspired stages, and a sustainability-first platform.”
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
In the video above, step inside Zero.1, Zero Petroleum’s modern, future-focused technology center, where they turn air and water into synthetic, drop-in fuels for today’s engines.
“This vibrant, behind-the-scenes tour shows the inner workings of our lab: advanced power-to-liquids synthesis, precision refining, and rigorous fuel analysis that move ideas into SAF, diesel, and petroleum products. We’re reinventing fuels every day—from pilot batches to scale-up. Where we’re based: Our Zero.1 lab sits within Bicester Motion’s technology park, a campus partnership that surrounds us with some of the brightest minds in emerging technology. We’re proud to be part of this innovation ecosystem.”
Race Engine Technology asks, will synthetic fuels provide a lifeline for engines? “Paddy Lowe of Zero Petroleum was extremely clear on the need for synthetic fuels. As he put it, we’ve come to view the internal combustion engine as the enemy to the climate, whereas perhaps we should be looking at the fuel. Over the years, engine companies have invested billions in the pursuit of reduced emissions by the relentless development of engine technology, but what we need to also do is look at alternatives to the fossil fuels that engines are burning.”
Mercedes-AMG set a new EV distance record with help from Signify’s low-energy lighting, blending high-speed performance with sustainability innovation. Sustainability Magazine looks at how they did it. “The partnership with Signify, a leader in low-energy lighting, focuses not only on boosting lap times but also on creating safer and more sustainable racing environments.”
There are a few interesting articles related to sustainable motorsport in the September 2025 issue of Race Tech magazine.
- DON’T BE SCARED! Public confidence in hydrogen is haunted by the Hindenburg, but Extreme H is on a mission to banish negative perceptions of the technology. By Mark Skewis
- FIA’S LIQUID HYDROGEN MISSION: Chris Pickering speaks to key players from the FIA about their latest plans for ensuring hydrogen becomes a viable part of motorsport’s future
You can get your copy here.
Series News
This is the story of how E1 went from a 3D concept to a full fleet of foiling electric powerboats racing head-to-head on the Red Sea. Not without a few moments of drama along the way…
Formula 1 chiefs will hold talks next week to discuss ways of bringing down fuel costs amid growing unease about a dramatic escalation in bills for 2026 that could top $12million per year for each team.
“What makes it so expensive is that the whole supply chain and energy contribution needs to be green. To achieve all of that, you need a certain specification of ingredients that is very expensive – and it’s coming in much more expensive than anyone thought. So we need to look at whether there’s anything we can tweak to bring the per-litre price down. We want to be open-minded.”
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.
