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The official FIA Safety Cars are set to run with sustainable fuels for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1
Incorporating sustainable fuels in this year’s Safety Cars aligns F1 with its goal of using 100% sustainable fuels in the F1 cars for the 2026 season. The use of sustainable fuels reflects the sport’s commitment to becoming a carbon-neutral entity. The official Safety Cars from Mercedes-AMG and Aston Martin Lagonda will run on a 40% sustainable fuel mixture, a notable increase from the 10% renewable ethanol in the E10 fuel introduced in 2022. Although on-track vehicles contribute only 1% to the sport’s carbon footprint, further measures such as a more geographically organized calendar and EV haulage are crucial for sustainability. The integration of sustainable fuels in FIA Safety Cars may have a small impact on the environment, but it sets a significant example for the broader automotive industry to adopt sustainable practices and reduce global carbon emissions.
