Formula One announces plans to become carbon neutral by 2030

CNN — Formula One has announced a new 10-year plan to “change the face of the sport” and become carbon neutral by 2030. Only 0.7% of F1’s emissions come from the cars on track, with the majority of the sport’s carbon footprint – excluding fan travel – resulting from teams and equipment traveling to races around the world. “We believe F1 can continue to be a leader for the auto industry and work with the energy and automotive sector to deliver the world’s first net zero carbon hybrid internal combustion engine that hugely reduces carbon emissions around the world.” READ: F1 duo starstruck by astronauts’ ‘mission for the good of humanity’ READ: Lewis Hamilton defends environmental social media posts Event impact F1 also wants to reduce the environmental impact of each race weekend. “With the involvement of the teams, drivers, F1’s numerous stakeholders, and crucially the millions of fans around the world, the FIA and Formula 1 are committed to driving development and ensuring motorsport grows as a laboratory for environmentally beneficial innovations.” ‘Positive change’ Last month, newly-crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton defended his social media posts about environmental issues, insisting his Mercedes team is also working to become “carbon neutral.” “It’s not the easiest because yes, we are traveling around the world,” Hamilton, who is a vegan, told reporters ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.