F1 Basics
what is the full name of this global sport that hosts 24 races across 21 countries and reaches over 1.5 billion viewers?
what is formula 1?
less than this percentage of F1 emissions comes from the racecars themselves.
what is less than 1%?
Vision A keeps this engine type and increases its electric powers to 50%.
what is V6 turbo-hybrid engine?
this engine pathway is most likley to create technology transferable to road cars.
what are high efficiency hybrid engines?
these groups have invested billions in hybrid engines and would be most affected by a sudden rule change.
who are teams and manufactures?
in 2022, f1s total carbon footprint was estimated at this amount
what is 223,000 tonnes of C02?
this category makes up the largest share of F1 emissions at about 45%.
What is logistics?
vision B brings back this fan favourite engine known for its sound and simplicity.
what is V10 engine?
this is the main reason supporters say Formula 1 should keep hybrid engines.
what is hybrid cars can be used in real world vehicles?
the risk comes from choosing V10 engines and being seen as proitizing nostolgia over innovation.
what is reputational risk?
this 3 worded goal commits F1 to eliminating net emissions by 2030
What is net-zero carbon operations?
this explains why engine choices matter more for image and leadership than direct carbon reduction.
What is symbolism and technological spillover?
These fuels are promoted as carbon-neutral but raise debate over whether they are a real climate solution or mainly a branding strategy.
What are synthetic (e-)fuels?
this all electric racing series pressures F1 to define a different sustainability narrative.
what is formula E?
this concern questions wether Formula 1s sustainability messaging is genuine or mostly for branding.
What is Greenwashing?