F1 and the climate

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

So how does F1's scorecard look in achieving their strategy to 2030? Let's take a look:

Advanced Sustainable Fuels - on track
Hybrid Engine Technology - on track
Volume optimisation - one of two goals already achieved
Transition to low CO2 transport - on track
Renewable Energy - 1 of 4 goals achieved
Transition to low/zero emissions generators - on track
Carbon Offsets - behind schedule

Single Use Plastic - 1 of 3 goals achieved
Recycle, Reuse and Compost - on track
Fan Travel - behind schedule
Wellbeing - behind schedule
Biodiversity - on track
STEM education - on track
Community Engagement - on track


Mods - apologies if this is going off topic by discussing wider sustainability goals not related to the climate.

Fan travel is the big one too. We can sit and talk about the cars, and even the transport of things. But the reality is this is actually quite small compared to the amount of people traveling to a single event.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Fan travel is the big one too. We can sit and talk about the cars, and even the transport of things. But the reality is this is actually quite small compared to the amount of people traveling to a single event.

Agreed - and recognised by F1 in their strategy.

So far:

• Partnering with local transport authorities is a critical part of organising an F1 race - with venues such as the Circuit de Catalunya offering over 50,000 additional seats on public transport and providing hybrid buses for fans to reach the circuit
  
• Incentives for fans to reach the circuit by low-emissions technologies include free bike servicing in Austria and dedicated parking for EVs
  
• Incentivising fans to use low-carbon methods of transport to reach the circuit was a core strategy of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. Over 25,000 spectators travelled to the circuit by bicycle with a further 40,000 arriving by public transport
  
• F1 is exploring options to allow fans to offset their travel when purchasing tickets through the F1 ticket platform

I note that the Circuit de Catalunya is mentioned as one of their successes, and they are now moving to a different location. I would assume the same initiatives will transfer to Madrid.

[crmalcolm]

A video from Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 'Looking back on 2023 with our Akkodis Lead the Charge candidate Maryam and Head of Sustainability Alice'

https://fb.watch/pVVno4SukP/

[Mike Harte]

Having circuits situated in the centre of cities, such as Albert Park and Singapore, is certainly an advantage, however there are also tracks such as Suzuka where most spectators travelled by car because the cost of train travel there is so expensive.

[Akrapovic]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Agreed - and recognised by F1 in their strategy.

So far:

• Partnering with local transport authorities is a critical part of organising an F1 race - with venues such as the Circuit de Catalunya offering over 50,000 additional seats on public transport and providing hybrid buses for fans to reach the circuit
  
• Incentives for fans to reach the circuit by low-emissions technologies include free bike servicing in Austria and dedicated parking for EVs
  
• Incentivising fans to use low-carbon methods of transport to reach the circuit was a core strategy of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. Over 25,000 spectators travelled to the circuit by bicycle with a further 40,000 arriving by public transport
  
• F1 is exploring options to allow fans to offset their travel when purchasing tickets through the F1 ticket platform

I note that the Circuit de Catalunya is mentioned as one of their successes, and they are now moving to a different location. I would assume the same initiatives will transfer to Madrid.

I agree with all of this, but it is a little bit of a false impression. A lot of these solutions are 'last mile' solutions. Public transport to the circuit is fine - but you're not bussing across Spain/Netherlands to the circuit. You're driving to a park and ride.

I agree this is a lot better thamn absolutely nothing, but F1 attracts international spectators, so bikes and buses barely make a dent in that.