Explained: F1’s new ‘sustainable’ energy trial to power Austrian Grand Prix

F1 will trial its own energy efficient power system at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix in a bid to reduce carbon output.
Explained: F1’s new ‘sustainable’ energy trial to power Austrian GP

By using the🧔ir own low carbon power system, it will reduce F1’s carbon output by 90 percent relative to last year's grand prix.

The move comes as part 🦄of F1’s push to be carbon net ജzero by 2030.

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It will p๊ower all of the garages, motorhomes, pit-walls, timing rooms and the on-site broadcast area during the Austrian Gr👍and Prix weekend.

The paddock p𝕴ower station will be fueled by hydro-treated vegetable biofuel and 600 square metres of solar panels situated at the final corner at the Red Bull Ring.

“This energy trial is the latest push for more sustainable operati༒ons, which feeds into our overall goal of being Net Zero by 2030,” F1 logistics director Ian Stone explained. 

“[It] shows the desire across the paddock from key stakeho🌟lders, who have bought into the ambition and understanding of why it is important too. 

“There’s not only the obvious benefit of reducing energy cons🦋umption and carbon emissions, but logistically it offers us the opportunity to create a more streamlined approach to powering Grand Prix events.”

F1's head of ESG, Ellen Jones added: “This approach drives everything we do including how we run our own operations, and the trial in 𒉰Austria is the latest example of this, demonstrating the 🌼commitment from Formula 1 and key stakeholders to develop new ways of working. 

“U𝓀sing the latest technology and innovations, we’re continuing to explore new opportunities to deliver events in a more sustainable way to reduce our carbon footprint.”

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