Formula 1 has partnered with temporary-power solution company Aggreko to deliver low-carbon energy to European paddocks from 2025 onwards in a multi-year deal.
F1 has set the ambitious target of becoming carbon net-zero by 2030 and has made measures on the sporting side to chase that goal.
Cars will use synthetic fuels in 2026 and a bid has been made to geographically group events on the calendar to reduce air travel.
But now, after trials at the Red Bull Ring, the Hungaroring and Monza, F1 will implement a low-carbon paddock power solution at every European venue next year.
”The entire paddock is part of our Net Zero by 2030 commitment and solutions like the low-carbon energy generation system combine technological innovation with coordinated action,” said Head of ESG at Formula 1, Ellen Jones.
“In practice, this means that we can achieve significant carbon reductions in this space – and we look forward to continuing to showcase how we can deliver more sustainable events.”
Robert Wells, President of Aggreko Europe and Aggreko Event Services, added: “Aggreko has an unrivalled track record of delivering power transition solutions across the globe, in the most demanding, challenging and mission critical environments to ensure the needs of our clients are met consistently to the highest standards.
“As a global leader, we have an important role to play in the energy transition and we’re thrilled that Formula 1 has chosen Aggreko to help them on their journey to be Carbon Net Zero by 2030. We look forward to continuing working with Formula 1, and together energising change for a positive future.”
First run at the Red Bull Ring for the 2023 Austrian GP, the low-carbon power system relies on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), biofuel, solar panels, and more efficient battery storage systems and successfully slashed emissions by 90% compared to 2022.
The system was used again in Austria this year, as well as in Hungary and will be put on trial once again for the Italian GP.
“The expansion to all European races in 2025 means that stakeholders, including Formula 1, F1 Teams, and the FIA, are not required to use or bring their own generators as enough power is produced through the centralised system to supply all garages and motorhomes across the weekend,” read F1’s statement.
“In addition, the system will also power the Pit Wall, the Timing Room, the Formula 1 Event Technical Centre (ETC) where the at-track broadcast operations are housed, and the International TV Compound, where all F1 host broadcasters operate from at event.
“It significantly reduces the number of individual generators on-site in these operational areas and therefore will reduce the associated emissions from transportation to site.”
