by ESA Member, CSM Sport and Entertainment
Formula 1 (F1) is often cited by its critics as a sport which conflicts with the ambition of a more sustainable future. However, if you look beyond the simple statements and predictable headlines, you’ll find this argument isn’t as straightforward as it may seem.
On the track, aspirated, V8 engines have made way for cleaner, hybrid power units. Powered by a mix of 1.6l internal combustion engines – generating 1,000bhp – and energy recovery systems, F1 cars now complete races with less than 100kg of fuel and operate at over 50% thermal efficiency.
In the hybrid technology race, this places F1 firmly top of the podium with the most efficient racing engines in the world.
That’s great for F1 I hear you say, but how does it contribute to wider sustainability? Surely reducing emissions on track is a drop in the ocean compared to F1’s overall carbon footprint? … READ MORE
READ the full F1 – Myth Busting (Part 3) article on CSM Sport and Entertainment’s website.
Intrigued? To find out more, get in touch with Mike Fleming at mike.fleming@csm.com
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