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How Formula 1 can Drive Urban Regeneration Rather than Degeneration

Formula 1’s land use has undeniable environmental costs, but the sport’s growing embrace of urban regeneration and sustainability initiatives is beginning to tip the balance. Through innovative design, community partnerships, and a focus on long-term ecological health, motorsports can help drive the transformation of cities into greener, more resilient spaces.

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IMSA’s Journey to Redefining Sustainable American Motorsports

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is leading American motorsports into a more sustainable future, from their hybrid-powered GTP class to a collaborative push for greener technologies and competition regulations. This advancement is joined by the series’ official tire supplier, Michelin, who is developing race tires witha growing percentage of sustainable materials. Such innovations mark IMSA’s commitment to reducing motorsport’s environmental impact and set a new standard for sustainability in the racing world.

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The Future of Electric Karts in China

After presenting my research on electric karts to the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of China, I had an opportunity to ask a few questions regarding what the future might hold for electric kart racing at the highest levels.

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The New Biofuel Lorries of F1

F1’s embrace of biofuel-powered lorries for transportation is rapidly gaining traction, signalling a bold step towards sustainability that extends beyond the roar of engines and the glare of global spotlights.

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Imola Leads the Charge in Green Track Evolution

The Enzo and Dino Ferrari International Circuit in Imola has made history as the world’s first racetrack to feature a green, high-tech asphalt paving. Just days before the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna, the circuit unveiled a new surface composed of recycled hard plastics and graphene, representing a significant leap forward in sustainable motorsport infrastructure.

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Our Power: How Public Outcry Stopped F1’s Plan to Fell 100,000 Trees in Brazil

Formula 1 circuits promise a global spectacle, but sometimes, this comes at the cost of the environment. In 2019, a highly controversial plan emerged in Brazil: clear around 100,000 trees for a new Formula 1 circuit in Rio de Janeiro. However, with intense public backlash and intervention from environmental groups, the project was halted.

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What Shaped the Best Transportation System in the World

When people talk about the world’s most efficient and user-friendly public transportation systems, Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway, or MTR, is often at the top of the list. But how exactly did the system reach the success it did?

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How Formula E is Rewriting the Future of Motorsports

As the world pivots toward sustainability and new technological horizons, a silent revolution has been gaining momentum on city streets and world circuits alike. Formula E, the world’s premier all-electric racing series, is not simply a new chapter in racing history. It is a bold rewrite of the future of motorsports.

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Why is F1 Academy So Important?

Abbi Pulling. Marta García. Doriane Pin. These names are beginning to echo through the world of motorsport, but their rise is not a coincidence. Without the existence of F1 Academy, their stories might have remained untold, their talent overlooked by the media and the wider racing community.

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Is Electric Karting the Future?

With greater accessibility and sustainable technology, electric karting has the potential to open doors for aspiring drivers everywhere, making the sport greener, more inclusive, and more exciting than ever.

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