F1 Targets 90% Emissions Cut During 2025 European Races with Biofuel-powered Transporters
F1’s 37 biofuel trucks aim to cut European logistics emissions by 90%, supporting its Net Zero push ahead of the 2026 switch to sustainable fuels.
By Divyam Dubey
The 2025 Formula 1 European season highlights a major step towards sustainable motorsport. F1 has deployed 37 biofuel-powered trucks to handle freight transport across its European races. This eco-friendly logistics strategy is designed to cut carbon emissions linked to the movement of race equipment and staff. DHL is supporting Formula 1’s sustainable logistics goals by reintroducing its 37 biofuel trucks for 2025. In 2023, these trucks cut logistics-related emissions by an average of 83% compared to diesel alternatives. This initiative strengthens F1's commitment to greener transport during European races.
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Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1, said: 'It is incredibly exciting to see our alternative fuel strategy deliver significant carbon reductions across the European season and beyond. We remain on track to be Net Zero by 2030, and it is new technologies and innovations such as this that will see us hit our goal. Working with our partners, as well as all of our teams and the FIA, the sport is proving that you can grow sustainably, with no compromise to our on-track product or fan experience.'
The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is the first of nine European races in 2025 to feature a new low-carbon energy system across the paddock. This clean energy setup, managed by Aggreko, uses hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), solar power, and battery storage. It replaces individual generators, reducing emissions by up to 90%.
Formula 2 and Formula 3 are also leading F1’s transition to clean fuel by using 100% advanced sustainable fuel from Aramco in 2025. This upgrade from the 55% blend used in 2024 supports Formula 1’s move to fully sustainable fuels by 2026. The fuel also works with standard road cars, adding practical value beyond racing.
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Formula 1 is cutting down emissions from air travel by investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). With partners like DHL and Qatar Airways, F1 cut flight emissions by 80% per trip in 2024. These actions saved over 8,000 tonnes of CO2, proving F1’s all-round commitment to environmental sustainability in motorsport.
