Future motorsport technologies that will transform the sport is just one of the features in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have a hint on what is to come from Lola Cars, the difficulties in manufacturing a truly sustainable fuel and a cool pair of sneakers that you can buy made from recycled motorsport race tire rubber!
Sustainable Motorsport News
In the second part of Motorsport Week’s exclusive interview with Till Bechtolsheimer, the Lola chairman reveals more detail about the signing of rookie sensation Zane Maloney, and the Formula E team’s realistic expectations for the remainder of Season 11. He also hints at what’s next for the resurrected motorsport marque.
“We haven’t announced anything. Obviously, other than Formula E at this point, but I’m confident you’ll be hearing new announcements from us in 2025 about incremental projects,” he said. Read the full interview here.
The latest edition of Motorsport UK Magazine Revolution details the British Kart Championship tire recycling program as it aims to make karting more sustainable. You can read about the program here.
Motorsport has always been synonymous with competition, innovation, and technological breakthroughs. However, in the face of growing climate challenges and the global energy transition, this dynamic industry must find a new path forward. The key to this transformation lies in combining mentoring with green education—two driving forces that can ensure a harmonious blend of performance and environmental responsibility.
Through educational and mentoring programs, future generations of engineers, drivers, and managers can acquire knowledge about emerging technologies and learn how to apply them in motorsports. But is motorsport fully utilizing this potential? Or are there still crucial elements missing? Read more in Maja Czarzasty-Zybert analysis here.
The March 2025 issue of Sustainability Magazine has an interview with E1 Series boat owner Tom Brady. You can read the issue here.
The Compound Monte Carlo C1 is the first sneaker made from genuine motorsport race tire rubber. Designed in the UK and handcrafted in Portugal, its re-engineered outsole features tires raced by iconic teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren, blended with recycled TPU for performance and sustainability. Find out more about the shoe and how you can pre-order a pair here.
LawInSport has an in-depth article on how sports organizations can develop clear and targeted ESG (environmental, social, and governance) strategies. You can read their article here.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
Maja Czarzasty-Zybert looks into what types of technologies will transform motorsport by 2030. “Hydrogen is another key player. While the future of passenger cars leans towards electrification, hydrogen offers unique possibilities in motorsport—fast refueling, long range, and zero emissions. Hydrogen-powered race cars are already being tested in Le Mans, and the FIA is introducing programs to support this technology’s development. By 2030, we may see a fully hydrogen-powered racing series.”
Read the full article here.
SailGP has extended its partnership with Aggreko for an additional three seasons, with the energy solutions provider continuing as the Championship’s temporary power supplier. Throughout the partnership, SailGP and Aggreko have introduced alternative fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and B100 biodiesel, doubling the number of clean energy-powered events between Season 3 and Season 4.
More details can be found here.
Sustainable Racing
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N TA has set a new lap record for an EV at the ‘Attack Tsukuba 2025’ motorsport event in Japan, held on February 15. Hyundai N entered the event with the Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec, driven by renowned Japanese professional driver Nobuteru Taniguchi.
The Ioniq 5 N TA Spec is a motorsport variant of the Ioniq 5 N, and previously took victory at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in the modified production electric SUV category, setting a new record in the process.
PMW has more details here.
Series News
Last week I looked at the calls for Formula 1 to return to V10 engines but powered entirely by sustainable fuel. The following two articles look at the issue with one explaining how it is taking attention away from the 2026 hybrid engines and the other discussing the difficulties in creating a truly sustainable fuel.
- F1 demand grows for screaming V10s to return — shading next year’s new hybrids (Motor Sport Magazine)
- Why suggestions that F1 should return to V10 engines simply won’t work (Autosport Plus)
Formula E’s title sponsor ABB has extended its deal as the series’ official charging supplier until at least 2030. The new chargers will be fitted with lighter cables and receive updated software for greater dependability and each existing charger will be fully serviced and refurbished, avoiding unnecessary emissions.
Getting to the Track Sustainably
- Four zero-emission aircraft and powertrains prepare for test flights in Australia and New Zealand (Green Air News)
- Thales, Amelia and Breakthrough carry out largest-ever live contrail avoidance trial (Green Air News)
- European aviation coalition urges greater support for SAF to achieve EU climate targets (Green Air News)
- Action on Net Zero must accelerate, says industry, as costs of decarbonising European aviation set to soar (Green Air News)
- IAG makes strategic investment in UK project planning to produce SAF from recycled tyres (Green Air News)
- Airbus delays its ZEROe hydrogen aircraft as UK CAA expands hydrogen program (Green Air News)
- Heathrow extends SAF incentive scheme as government set to back airport expansion (Green Air News)
- Bridging the Hydrogen and eSAF policy gap in the UK and EU (Green Air News)
- KLM Urges EU for Stricter Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policies (Energy Digital)
- Lack of Funding Stops Work at Lilium and Eviation. Is Electric Aviation Going Bust? (AIN)
- FBO Chains Working To Build Vertiports for eVTOL Ops (AIN)
- Hybrid Dreams With the McLaren Artura (Jetset Magazine)
- Aston Martin’s New CEO Plans to Be the First to Make It Sustainably Profitable (Robb Report)
- Can an enhanced driving experience still be authentic? (Grassroots Motorsports)
- Hypercar Market to Soar by US$84.28B from 2025-29 (EV Magazine)
- 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB re-ups electric GLB-Class formula (Green Car Reports)
- How Do Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Work and Are They Worth The Hype? (CNET)
- Maserati Just Lost $1.5B Investment as Stellantis Questions Electric Path (The Drive)
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.
