The evolution of the Formula E race car is one of the topics covered in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. In addition to this I have a look at how Formula 1 can tackle the problems of plastic waste and access to clean water, the status of Formula 1’s flirtation with V10 engines and a look at the Renegade Racer.
Sustainable Motorsport News
Maja Czarzasty-Zybert looks at two opportunities that Formula 1 has to make positive social change, one involving plastic waste, the other about access to clean water.
- Formula 1 and plastic waste – how racing can help tackle the pollution problem
- Water and Formula 1: how track technologies can improve access to clean water?
The Gentleman Racer profiles Ellis Spiezia, the “Renegade Racer” who is focused on competing only in electric motorsport. “People assume electric racing is slow and boring because it’s quiet,” he says. “But the acceleration, the precision required—it’s insane. Once people experience it, their mindset shifts.”
Carbon Positive Motorsport is continuing their support of racing drivers including Max Coates in the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Sarah Hall in the 2025 Focus Cup Championship.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
The Formula E has a great review of the history of the Formula E race car, from the Gen1 to the current Gen3 Evo. “Power output jumped from 150kW to 200kW in race trim between Season 1 and Season 7, with ATTACK MODE yielding a further 10kW and qualifying mode boosting power to 250kW. This shaved 0.2 seconds off the 0-100km/h sprint, which was reduced to 2.8 seconds – pushing top speed up to 280km/h (174mph) from 225km/h (140mph).”
Series News
Talks over an early introduction of V10 engines have cooled for now as engine manufacturers gathered in Bahrain to discuss the future with an emphasis being placed on maximizing the 2026 power units with electrification always being part of the future of F1 engines.
- F1 manufacturers push back against V10, discuss 2026 convergence options (Autosport)
- Electrification will always be part of future F1 options, says FIA (Autosport)
- FIA holds constructive discussions with stakeholders on future direction of Formula 1 technology at key meeting in Bahrain (FIA)
- F1 V10 plan postponed amid desire to make a success of 2026 engines (Motorsport Week)
- Domenicali exclusive: Catch-up mechanism “crucial” for 2026 F1 engine rules (Autosport)
The jury is still out on Formula E’s often erratic relationship with the United States after its latest venue change and Homestead Miami’s debut on Saturday and The Race looks at what the series is aiming for next.
Rajah Caruth went from a top-10 NASCAR Truck finish at Bristol to a Formula E GEN3 Evo demo run in Miami, all within 18 hours. “I didn’t really get much time, but it was a great experience to be around the paddock and learn about this different form of racing and just the culture around here. The technology’s super-cool. Definitely wish I would’ve got a little bit more track time, but it was a great experience.”
Getting to the Track Sustainably
- This Bonkers New Airplane Concept Flies on Hydrogen Fuel and Electric Motors (Robb Report)
- Airbus Advances Hydrogen Aviation with New Hydrogen-Electric Engines (HYSKY)
- Faster than Sound (JetSet)
- Neste Starts SAF Production at Rotterdam Facility (AIN)
- Young Charter Professionals Flag Sustainability Concerns (AIN)
- The McMurtry Spéirling has SMASHED Top Gear’s 20-year lap record (Top Gear)
- Watch the McMurtry Speirling Fan Car Drive Upside Down (The Drive)
- Karma Amaris plug-in hybrid coupe revealed, production end of 2026 (Green Car Reports)
- Hyundai Teases Ioniq 6 N in Announcement of the EV Sedan’s Facelift (Road & Track)
- 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance Has Insane Launches, Seating for 4 (Autoweek)
- Net Zero vs Carbon Neutral: What are the differences? (Green Future Project)
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.
