Teams Championship Formula 1 launched an ambitious program to reduce their carbon emissions. Measures applicable both on and off the track.

Formula 1 environment can sometimes mix. FOTA, the association of all the F1 teams, is to mandate Trucost, an organization dedicated to research and environmental analysis. This collaboration aims to reduce championship emissions of carbon dioxide significantly.

New measures should target the supply of raw materials and logistics organization. Contrary to popular belief, the activity of cars on the track only reject a small proportion of total CO ² rejected in a world championship. It would also introduce the use of engines more efficient in energy terms.

Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren boss and FOTA, said “it has been possible to reduce total rejections of CO ² in Formula 1.” The reduction target is 12.4% for next year. Less than the average target of Commute Greener! users