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F1, FIA and Extreme H reveal plans for hydrogen working group
A working group has been formed between Formula 1 (F1), the FIA, and the Extreme H series to evaluate the use of hydrogen technology in motorsport, with a focus on improving sustainability in transportation and infrastructure. The group will explore the potential of hydrogen fuel cells and battery systems in racing, considering their impact on decarbonization. F1’s chief technical officer, Pat Symonds, will represent the sport on the panel, along with representatives from the FIA and Extreme H. The collaboration aims to gain firsthand experience and contribute to the development of hydrogen propulsion. The Extreme H series plans to test its hydrogen off-road racer late this year, with a full launch in 2025. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has decided to postpone the introduction of a hydrogen-powered prototype class for the Le Mans and World Endurance Championship until 2027 to allow for further development.
