Formula 1 has been urged by fans and drivers to return to a full internal combustion engine running on sustainable fuel. Has a British manufacturer suddenly shown that this is possible?
Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert is urging the sport to learn from Lola, the British car manufacturer that unveiled the world’s first revived classic sports car to run on sustainable fuel.
Lola recently introduced the T70S at the Royal Automobile Club in London, featuring both a track version and a road-legal version of the iconic T70 sports car.
The track model utilizes a 5.0-litre small-block Chevrolet V8 engine, while the road version boasts a 6.2-litre unit, both generating over 500 bhp and speeds exceeding 200 mph.
Given the challenges with F1’s new power unit regulations, featuring a blend of electrical and combustion power, drivers like Verstappen and Norris have been critical, prompting interest in a return to sustainable fuel-powered V8 engines.
Herbert believes Lola’s sustainable fuel innovation demonstrates a potential solution for F1, emphasizing the importance of showcasing environmentally friendly alternatives to secure the future of combustion engines.
The success of Lola’s T70S project serves as a testament to the possibility of sustaining combustion engines with eco-friendly fuels, offering a positive outlook for the future of motorsport.
