Formula 1 has announced a 35% reduction in its carbon footprint compared to 2018 levels, keeping the sport on track for its net zero by 2030 target. The reduction, which includes the use of sustainable aviation fuel, amounts to nearly 80,000 tCO2e removed since 2018. Key savings came from factories shifting to renewable energy, logistics shifting from air to sea freight, and increased use of sustainable fuels across travel and event operations. The sport doubled its investment in sustainable aviation fuel in 2025 and made its first investment in sustainable maritime fuel. European grands prix now use low-carbon energy sources like HVO, solar, and battery systems. However, the 35% figure includes offsets from SAF purchases, and the sport still relies heavily on air travel for its global calendar. The real test will be whether the planned shift of over 50% of broadcast freight from air to sea by 2030 materializes and whether calendar rationalization from 2026 delivers deeper cuts.
