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F1 to trial more ‘efficient energy’ system in Austrian GP

27/06/2023

F1 will trial more efficient energy generation system in this weekend’s Austrian GP for further carbon reduction.

In their bid and target of Net Zero Carbon by 2030, F1 is to trial more efficient energy generation system in this weekend’s Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring. The estimation is 90% carbon reduction in operation when compared to last year’s event.

The reduction will primarily come from operation of paddock, pitlane and F1 broadcast area. A low-carbon system will be used to power all the garages and motorhomes as well as the pit wall, the timing room and also the event technical center.

The new energy system is likely to produce enough energy to meet the peak requirements and demands over the F1 race weekend. It will be powered by sustainable sources like ‘hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel and 600m2 of solar panels’.

Other initiatives introduced to reduce our carbon footprint through operation changes and technological innovations in 2023 include:

DHL’s new biofueled trucks delivering the European leg of the 2023 season – reducing emissions by a minimum of 60% compared to the use of traditional fuel.
The use of biofuels to power the ETC, TV compound and the rest of the technical generators at a planned nine races throughout this season, in cooperation with the host promoters.
The trial of a battery power solution for the TV compound at the FORMULA 1 AWS GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2023, resulting in a 42% reduction in energy generated from diesel, reducing the generator run time from 24 hours to approximately 3 hours per day.

“Formula 1’s approach to driving innovation that creates meaningful impact and influence on the wider world goes beyond hybrid engines and sustainable fuels,” said Ellen Jones. “This approach drives everything we do including how we run our own operations, and the trial in Austria is the latest example of this, demonstrating the commitment from Formula 1 and key stakeholders to develop new ways of working.

“Using 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.” At the same time, Ian Stone added: “This energy trial is the latest push for more sustainable operations, which feeds into our overall goal of being Net Zero by 2030 and shows the desire across the paddock from key stakeholders, who have bought into the ambition and understanding of why it is important too.

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

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