Response to Formula One’s Environmental

Impact: Will F1’s Net Zero Goals Make an

Influence?
Name: Jules Trommelen

Class: H5a

Dear Mrs. Underwood,

I recently read your article about the impact Formula One has on the environment.

I must disagree with you that Formula one is that polluting. Because they are reaching their Net Zero
goals before 2030, in fact the cars are already using 100% sustainable fuel made from bio-waste and
genuine waste sources and with carbon extracted from the air since December 2020.

In fact, the fuel used by Formula one will be a ‘drop in’ as they call it themselves, which means that
the fuel can be used in normal road cars without any modification. That fuel is 100% carbon which
means that the amount of carbon used to create it is the same as the engine emission. Furthermore,
they have fuel regulations structured to allow a variety of manufacturing methods to be explored to
further enhance the relevance to the supplying fuel companies.

And to ensure that they leave a positive legacy wherever they race, Formula one works closely with
their race promotors, partners and team to reduce the environmental impact of their operations
globally and to make the sport and all events more sustainable and inclusive.

Also, the transportation emission is not only for Formula One. Do you really think that only those
ships or planes go for them? No, there are massive cargo-ships used for the shipping and transport of
the parts used in the cars, believe me the cars don’t exist of that much parts.

Below I have listed what they do at a couple of the Grand Prix.

Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit: Regular host of F1 in Schools events - with the Yas in Schools inspiring
'The Engineers of the Future' / Established Environmental Management System - leading
sustainability projects such as adoption of fully paperless offices.

Australia, Albert Park Circuit: 1.5 tonnes of unused food donated to 17 Victorian charities following
the cancelled 2020 Grand Prix / 30,000 school children attended the circuit in 2019 to learn about
STEM, innovation and technology / AGPC Community Day grants complimentary Friday access to
residents.

Austria, Red Bull Ring: Community programme supporting local job creation / Encourage fans to
travel by public transport and have parking for over 5,000 bicycles / Recycling awareness campaign -
encouraging fans to separate their waste at the circuit / Re-usable cup system reducing the volume
of single-use plastic consumed in public areas.
Bahrain International Circuit: Undertakes educational programs yearly, comprising over 100
initiatives, across 45 schools and universities, benefiting over 6,500 students / Over 70% of contracts
related to F1 are awarded to domestic suppliers and the race creates around 950 FTE equivalent
jobs / Every year, Palm trees are grown or replaced around the circuit, starting life in the BIC nursery,
and distributed across the Kingdom for planting.

Belgium, Circuit De Spa-Francorchamps : Well established recycling programme, focused on

minimising waste and reducing single-use plastics through low-impact alternatives / Promotion of
public transport and incentives for fans to arrive at the circuit by carpool or bike / Strong support for
local businesses, sourcing locally and promoting the best of Belgian culture to a global audience /
Free, accessible drinking water ensuring high fan well-being and encourage use of refillable bottles.

Canada, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve: On-site solar panels store enough energy in one year to offset the
energy costs for the entire race / 12,793 meals donated to charity from unused food at the 2019
Grand Prix / 100% race fan attendance via public transport or through car-pooling.

France, Circuit Paul Ricard: The only FIA 3* Environmentally Accredited race circuit in France / 150
hectares of green space maintained - with beehives and a 60,000m3 rainwater lake / 20,000m2 of
Photovoltaic panels providing energy for the circuit and surroundings / 10,000 school children have
access to the circuit during the French Grand Prix.

Great Britain, Silverstone: Inspiring the next generation of engineers, The Silverstone Experience
walks visitors through an exciting history of British motorsport and engaging STEM-related displays /
The circuit has a number of water points around the venue to encourage fans to bring their own
reusable bottles and refill for free / The Silverstone UTC is a centre of excellence for 14 – 19-year olds
wishing to pursue careers in High-Performance Engineering and Business with Events Management /
Donate £20-25k worth of tickets/experiences to charitable organisations each year - allowing them
to raise significant amounts of money for their causes.

So, Formula one is already doing enough to reach their net zero goals by 2030, well of course there
are enough racing tracks that still are looking for extra solutions.

Kind regards Jules Trommelen.