Pit Boost is returning to Formula E with their next race, and I have the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have details on what it’s like to drive the new Gen4 race car and more!
Sustainable Motorsport News
Pirelli Motorsport Earns FIA’s Top Environmental Accreditation
Pirelli’s motorsport division has received three stars from the Environmental Accreditation Program promoted by the FIA, the International Automobile Federation and the governing body of international motorsport. This is, as stated in a note, the highest score awarded by the program, which encourages the adoption of the best environmental standards.
“It is a great honor for us to receive the three-star recognition from the FIA, as attention to environmental sustainability is central to Pirelli’s development strategy and fully integrated into our motorsport business model.”
JS Motorsports Announces Partnership with Allocco Recycling and Greenchip Recycling For 2026 Whelen Mazda Mx-5 Cup Season
JS Motorsports has announced a partnership with Allocco Recycling and Greenchip Recycling for the 2026 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup season. This collaboration marks a meaningful alignment between high-performance motorsports and leaders in responsible recycling and electronics lifecycle solutions.
“Today’s partnership with Allocco Recycling and Greenchip is more than a sponsorship,” explained Mazda MX-5 Cup driver and JS Motorsports Owner John Salerno. “It reflects a shared vision of sustainability, innovation, and responsible growth. Their expertise in recycling, data security, and environmental solutions aligns with our values both on and off the track. Together, we’re not just competing — we’re building lasting brand value and making a positive impact in our communities.”
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
Fortescue Zero’s Pit Boost technology Returns to the Grid for ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Fortescue Zero returns as the official PIT BOOST provider for Season 12, bringing ultra-fast technology, enhanced race strategy and added spectacle to the all-electric racing series. Formula E has agreed a partnership extension with technology and engineering company for the 2025/26 season.
Starting with Jeddah on 13th February, pit boost will also be available in Berlin, Monaco, Shanghai, Tokyo, as well as the season finale in London. The system delivers teams the ability for two battery top-ups per race from a 600kW portable unit.
Formula E Star da Costa Reveals First Impressions of Gen4 ‘Beast’
Formula E star Antonio Felix da Costa has revealed his first impressions of the forthcoming Gen4 car, describing it as a “beast”.
“The technological advances that we’re getting on differentials and four-wheel drive and all that, it’s a massive step forward from the current car. So it’s good to get some early running in the car,” the Jaguar driver said. “I’ve got a feel for what a beast it will be in a good way, and I can only imagine 24 cars side by side of the Gen4. It’ll be something that’s going to be awesome to watch.”
Adrian Newey Reveals Crucial Aston Martin F1 Advantage
Different suppliers work with different teams, meaning the research process for sustainable fuels is a development war in itself. Some suppliers will have more experience and competence in developing carbon-neutral energy than others. In this respect, Aramco have an advantage. Aramco has been Formula 2’s fuel supplier over the last few seasons, and in 2025 they provided the Championship with 100% sustainable fuels.
“Aramco are absolutely pivotal for us here because of how they develop fuel. As are Valvoline, which is developing the oil, to suit the work Honda is doing and are a big part of a very complicated, but very important, equation. Without having a technical partner and fuel supplier with Aramco’s expertise, Honda’s development of the power unit would be restricted.”
Safety Charge: How the FIA is Leading the Way in High Voltage Racing
As electric and hybrid racing becomes more prevalent Safety Week 2026 revealed how the FIA is using the lessons learned at the top levels of motor sport to build tools for every level of competition.
“Fast forward almost two decades and that future has not just arrived, it’s commonplace. From the flagship electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to enormously powerful hybrid technologies in Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship, high voltage racing isn’t just a descriptor of the action on track, it’s a way of life.”
Sustainable Racing
ERA Racing School 2026 Calendar Released
The 2026 Calendar at ERA Racing School is now online allowing you to book your seat for the new season. Book and pay before 1st of March with still 6% VAT. From March 1st, the Belgian VAT rate for trackday activities increases from 6% to 12% due to a change in national tax regulations. This applies to all trackday services in Belgium.
Series News
Formula E CEO Doesn’t See F1 Electrification as Encroachment on his Series’ Turf
Formula 1’s increased reliance on electrical energy isn’t worrying Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds. “For me, it’s just a reinforcement that the technology is superior technology,” he told RACER. “I’m definitely not frustrated by it. For me it brings credibility to the notion of electrification.”
“When the pre-eminent racing series in the world has an electric element to its setup, I think it justifies electric vehicle technology. The challenge for Formula 1 is it’s a power-to-weight game with, obviously, the aerodynamics. So at 50/50 if they want to go beyond that in terms of electrification, they have to add battery weight, and the cars are hugely complex.”
Why Formula E Really is a Game of High-Speed Chess
Sam Smith explains why Formula E is indeed a game of high-speed chess.
“I really think it is really similar in that way, as when you’re playing chess, you’re constantly thinking about a lot of different variations,” chess prodigy Anna Cramling tells The Race. “So, you’re constantly thinking, ‘OK, if I do this move, then this will happen in the position’ and ‘my opponent can reply in these different ways’. Then within every branch of those different ways, you have to calculate many different variations.”
CUPRA Announced as Founding and Title Partner of Madrid E-Prix
Formula E and CUPRA have announced a major, strategic partnership designating the innovative Spanish performance brand as the Title and Founding Partner of the 2026 Madrid E-Prix, set to take place at the historic Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Formula E Announces Second Installment of Evo Sessions Event
Formula E has announced major plans for its second year of Evo Sessions, with celebrities and content creators getting the chance to race in Jeddah. However, the series is introducing key changes to the format ahead of 2026. In 2025, each team hosted a selection of celebrities who had the opportunity to receive training and spend time behind the wheel of the cars.
Motorsport Week has all the details.
Formula E Offers Unique Racing Experience Compared to F1
Miami Today explains how Formula E offers a unique racing experience compared to F1. “While they share similarities in high-end hospitality offerings, Formula E is still a young sport finding its footing in areas like support races and entertainment. However, Formula E’s accessibility and focus on electric vehicle technology innovation set it apart from the more established F1 series.”
New Name, New Ownership, New Speed for Kiro
Going into last season, the ERT Formula E team had a fresh look. Rechristened Kiro Race Co., it had been bought by American firm The Forest Road Company with additional investment from a consortium that included Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler and actor Sir Idris Elba, plus backing from car manufacturer Cupra.
“In the last 16 months or so, it’s been really good,” team principal Russell O’Hagan tells RACER. “I think if you look back from the end of last season, the uptick in performance, some of the commercial things we did, if we’d imagined some 12 months before, I think we’d have been really shocked at what we came to.
Getting to the Track Sustainably
McMurtry Speirling Available Soon
