For decades, endurance racing has measured success through reliability, strategy, and restraint. At the Rolex 24 at Daytona, sustainability has now entered that calculation, reshaping how performance and competition is defined.

Formula 1’s 2026 season was meant to mark the beginning of a new era, fueled by 100% sustainable and carbon-neutral energy. This ambitious shift was designed to showcase the sport’s commitment to sustainability while setting a precedent for the global automotive industry. However, as pre-season testing began in Barcelona, reports emerged that the FIA had granted an exemption allowing teams to use non-compliant fuels during testing.

When Formula 1 announced carbon-neutral fuels for 2026, critics were quick to dismiss the move as symbolic, noting that race fuel makes up less than 1% of the sport’s total emissions. But Formula 1’s impact is less about immediate savings and more about setting standards that can scale far beyond the racetrack.

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.

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.

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.

A behind-the-scenes look at the Turin lab where championship-winning Formula 1 technology is being repurposed for the world's next generation of cleaner vehicles.

Formula 1’s pursuit of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030 faces a significant barrier: a lack of transparency and consistency in how teams report their environmental impact.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

 The World Solar Challenge is a beacon for what motorsport can become: a space where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand.

Behind the roaring engines and international glamour, an F1 engineer explains the increasing importance of environmental sustainability in the sport.

How can a sport synonymous with speed, technology, and gasoline steer itself towards a net-zero 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.