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Natural Fibre Composite Solutions in Motorcycle Racing

Natural Fibre Composite Tras Suzuki CN Challenge motorbike

Using natural fibre composite solutions in motorcycle racing is one of the topics covered in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. You will also find out about reducing F1’s logistics carbon footprint, watch a video on motorsport sustainability and much more. Sustainable Motorsport News Sustainability in motorsport is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity! In this … Read more

The Growing V10 Debate in F1

Honda 3.5 V10 F1 engine

The growing V10 debate in F1 is the highlight of this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup but that’s not all that is covered. I also have news on the LEED certification of Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas, the use of renewable energy at racetracks and the technology behind Extreme H. All this plus much more … Read more

Peugeot Sport and Capgemini Partner to Decarbonize

Peugeot Sport 9X8

Peugeot Sport has partnered with Capgemini to help them decarbonize their WEC race season and in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you will find out how. I also have technical updates on the Alpine Alpenglow and Le Mans H24EVO hydrogen racers and more. Sustainable Motorsport News PMW reports that Capgemini has renewed its partnership with … Read more

South African Grand Prix Bid Officially Launched

South African Grand Prix Kyalami Circuit Logo

A South African Grand Prix Bid has officially been launched and in this week’s edition of the Business of Motorsport I have all the details. I also have news of the recent changes to the FIA’s sporting code; the latest sponsorship deals as well as the potential commercial implications over the recent conflict between the … Read more

Extreme H Opens Up Development to Entice Manufacturers

Extreme H Pioneer 25

Extreme H has opened up development on their new Pioneer 25 race cars to entice manufacturer involvement and you will find the details in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have updates from Motorsport UK on their sustainability initiatives, the possibilities of Formula E racing in Toronto and much more! Sustainable … Read more

Racing Hydrogen With Bosch, Ferrari & Alpine

Racing Hydrogen-Powered Alpine Alpenglow HY4

Racing hydrogen is in the works for Bosch, Ferrari and Alpine and this week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup you get to hear about their plans and aspirations. I also have details on how F1 is driving positive advances for a more sustainable future, some interesting hydrogen technology that Toyota is testing and how pit … Read more

Motorsport UK Launches Sustainable Fuels Consultation

Motorsport UK Logo

Motorsport UK has launched a sustainable fuels consultation and in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Report you will get all the details of how it will work. I also have news on TCR’s switch to synthetic fuels, the use of sustainable materials at Škoda Motorsport and the competing demands of electric powertrain development. All this and … Read more

Formula E Shows Promising Signs of Growth

Formula E Monaco E-prix

Formula E is showing promising signs of growth as they just released their year-end numbers, and I have the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have a look at the viability of EV racing according to Nitrocross, a seminar on understanding EV powertrains and how to race your Tesla 3. All this … Read more

Motorsport: The Testing Ground for Environmentally Friendly Mobility

Extreme H Pioneer 25

Motorsport is a testing ground for environmentally friendly mobility which is why Osaka wants a Formula 1 race. This is just one of the interesting facts related to sustainable motorsport that you will learn this week. I also have details on the FIA’s Sustainability and D&I Report, sustainability at NASCAR and how Extreme E produced … Read more

Toyota Prepares to Race Hydrogen at Le Mans in 2028

2023 Toyota GR HY Concept

Toyota is preparing to race hydrogen at Le Mans in 2028 and this week I have a look on how they will go about it. I also have details on Mercedes F1’s latest sustainability report, a new partner for MissionH24 and the exciting future of synthetic fuels in motorsport and beyond. All this and much … Read more

The Challenge of Achieving Sustainable Logistics in Motorsport

Sustainable Motorsport Logistics

The Sustainable Motorsport Roundup this week highlights the ongoing challenge of achieving sustainable logistics in motorsport. Though not impossible, these challenges are complex, with opinions divided—some believe progress is too slow, while others feel it’s being impeded. This edition also features a look at the FIA’s sustainability initiatives, the hurdles faced by Formula E, and … Read more

NASCAR Explores Electric Racing

NASCAR EV

NASCAR is exploring electric racing with their brand-new EV and this week you will find out why and what they intend to do with it. You will also find information on Ligier’s hydrogen-powered endurance racer, how Extreme H could herald changes in mobility for society at large and why IndyCar won’t be going all-electric. All … Read more

Breaking Records with the Electric ReVolt

ReVolt

This week I feature how the electric ReVolt motorcycle is aiming to break a significant world land speed record. I also have news on Skoda’s battery electric concept race car, an awesome video of a McMurtry Speirling on the racetrack and details on the development of the new Extreme H race car. It’s all in … Read more

The Greenest Team on the Greenest Grid

Motorsport Prospects Weekly Debrief for November 19, 2021

The greenest team on the greenest grid. That’s how Envision Racing describes themselves and this week you will find out why. I also have analysis of Saudi Arabia’s involvement in electric motorsport, a technical analysis of a hydrogen combustion race engine and a test drive of the Porsche GT4 e-Performance. All this plus much more … Read more

PERRINN 424 Targets Title of World’s Fastest Electric Race Car

Perrinn 424

The PERRINN 424 is targeting the title of the world’s fastest electric race car and this week I bring you the details of this impressive effort. You will also learn why motorsport events should use carbon offsetting, what it is like to drive a Formula E race car and the intriguing possibility that a German … Read more

Second Annual Sustainable Championships Index is Released

Pau Grand Prix

The second annual Sustainable Championships Index has been released and you get the details on who leads the pack and how you can download your copy this week. You will also find out how the Pau Grand Prix plans to reboot for a more sustainable event in 2025, why a hydrogen combustion engine may come … Read more

Civil War at the Nurburgring

Nurburgring

A civil war is brewing at the iconic Nurburgring as two rival organizers battle to put on endurance races at the famed circuit. This is just part of this week’s Business of Motorsport. You will also find out about the continuing soap opera that is the current FIA, why not all businesses are happy about … Read more

Extreme H Completes Shakedown of Its Hydrogen Prototype

Extreme H

In a significant move for hydrogen in motorsport, Extreme H has completed the shakedown of its hydrogen prototype race car and I have details. You will also learn about how hydrogen may fit into F1’s future, the third car for the new all-electric STCC and how Formula Regional Oceania is now powered by synthetic fuels. … Read more

How One Race Team is Measuring its Environmental Impact

Nissan Formula E Team

This week you will see how one race team is measuring its environmental impact as part of their sustainable motorsport activities. You will also get details on AVL’s new hydrogen ICE, Lucas di Grassi’s views on the new F1 power unit for 2026 and the updates to the 2024 Audi RS Q e-tron. All this … Read more

Toyota & Extreme E Bet on Hydrogen in Motorsport

Toyota Hydrogen Prototype

This week you will find out why Toyota and Extreme E are putting their motorsport bets on hydrogen as a future propulsion technology. I also have an update on Silverstone’s sustainability plans, sustainability in motorcycle racing, electric rallycross cars and more. It’s all in this week’s edition of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup on Motorsport Prospects. … Read more