Formula 1 reports 35% drop in CO2 emissions since 2018

Formula 1 has announced a 35% reduction in its carbon dioxide emissions compared to its 2018 baseline, a significant step as the global motorsport series pursues its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030. The findings were detailed in the sport's latest sustainability report, published on Wednesday, which covers the 2026 season.

The reduction, which equates to removing nearly 80,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from operations, comes despite the championship expanding from 21 to 24 races over the same period. The sport's leadership emphasized that the progress demonstrates sustainability efforts can advance even as the series grows. "At Formula 1, we act and show our achievements through facts, not just words, and I am incredibly proud that we remain on track to achieve net zero by 2030," said Stefano Domenicali, the sport's President and CEO. He credited a collective effort across teams, the governing FIA, promoters, and partners.

The report highlights that the most dramatic improvements have occurred behind the scenes. Emissions from team factories and facilities have fallen by 64% since 2018, driven largely by investments in renewable energy sources. On...