Toyota hydrogen combustion is just one of the topics in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup as you will learn about the technology behind the race cars. I also have details on the sustainable fuels that will be used in F1 this year and much more!
Sustainable Motorsport News
FIA: Driving Sustainability From Track to Road
Whether on the track or on the road, the FIA is supporting Member Clubs, FIA Championships, everyday car-users and the wider motorsport and mobility sectors to adapt to a changing world. Through best practice guidance and frameworks, regulatory change, and cutting-edge innovation, together we can build a more sustainable future.
Prodrive Publishes Its First Sustainability Report
Prodrive, a global leader in motorsport and engineering innovation, has published its inaugural Sustainability Report, underscoring a year of progress on its Race to Zero journey.
The organisation’s first Sustainability Report is another step towards great transparency and follows recent recognition from the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme with 3 stars, the highest level for environmental excellence in motorsport.
You can read the report here.
Envision Racing: Turning Efficiency Into Victory
Franziska Jung of Envision Racing Formula E is featured in the December 2025 issue of Sustainability Magazine on turning energy efficiency into competitive advantage. You can read the issue here.
Can EV Technology Compete in Motorsports? Inside the Electric Racing Future & EV Performance
As the electric racing future unfolds, EV performance metrics increasingly rival or exceed traditional combustion-based race cars. Instant torque, near-total energy efficiency, and rapid innovation cycles are forcing motorsport organizations and fans alike to rethink what competitive racing looks like in the coming decade. But as Tech Times asks, can EV technology compete in motorsports?
World Rallycross Went Back To Combustion: Is Electric Racing Failing?
A few years ago, it felt like there was a real shift in motorsport towards electrification. Formula E was finding its stride and Extreme E was showing electric cars could race in the most inclement environments. With Rallycross shifting back from electric to ICE, James Morris of Forbes asks, is electric racing failing?
Nissan Formula E Team Renews Agreement with its Sustainability Partner Coral
Nissan Formula E Team has announced the continuation of its collaboration with Coral, which has been in place since October 2023, for the next two seasons of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The UAE-based climate technology company empowers businesses to manage their carbon emissions and ESG requirements through an AI-native platform.
Team Brady’s E1 Double Crown Marks ESG Shift In Racing
Tom Brady’s all-electric powerboat team won the E1 World Championship and the inaugural Blue Impact title, tying on-water success to measurable impact. EV Magazine looks how Team Brady’s double win marks an ESG shift in racing.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
Can F1’s 2026 Sustainable Fuel Have a Tangible Impact on Road Cars?
The FIA and Formula 1 have put accountability and verification processes at the forefront of their sustainable fuels drive in 2026.
Alongside the biggest regulation shift in the sport’s history, Sector reports that the FIA and Zemo Partnership have introduced the Sustainable Racing Fuel Assurance Scheme (SRFAS) to independently verify that 100% sustainable drop-in fuels genuinely meet strict environmental standards. The scheme features:
- Independent verification – third-party auditing to strengthen credibility
- Full traceability – tracking origin and movement of sustainable fuel components
- Proven in competition – successfully running in F2 and F3
- Wider relevance – potential to support low-carbon fuel adoption beyond motorsport
Charlie Cotton told Sector about the need for transparency and evidence-led action: “Any steps taken to reduce the carbon footprint of F1 are a good thing…we need to focus on progress rather than perfection – and transparency will build trust.”
From Motorsport Validation to Industrial Reality
The article “From Motorsport Validation to Industrial Reality” highlights how flax and hemp composites—once validated in the high-performance world of motorsport—are now being adopted for mainstream automotive production. It showcases the pioneering efforts of the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp in driving bio-based materials into series manufacturing, reinforcing Europe’s vision of a sustainable, fossil-free industrial future supported by a robust, local value chain.
The Game-Changing New Fuels in Formula 1
Something big is brewing behind the scenes in Formula 1. Starting from the 2026 season, race cars competing in the pinnacle series of motorsport will be powered by fuels with no crude oil content. In their place, only molecules made from advanced sustainable feedstocks – like biofuels derived from waste or e-fuels – will be permitted.
The Shell website explains how the new fuels will affect motorsport and mobility as a whole.
How Sustainable Fuels Are Reshaping Formula 1
Formula 1 is racing toward a cleaner future, using sustainable fuels to cut emissions, influence industry, and reshape how vehicles decarbonise globally. Energy Matters looks at how sustainable fuels are reshaping Formula 1.
Toyota Hydrogen Combustion
Toyota is upgrading its hydrogen combustion GR Corolla racecar with a superconducting motor for the liquid hydrogen pump. Race Engine Technology looks at the tech behind Toyota’s hydrogen combustion engine.
Bcomp’s Technologies in World’s Largest Autonomous Race A2RL
In late 2025, six fully driverless cars raced around Yas Marina Circuit at speeds over 250km/h as part of the world’s largest autonomous race, A2RL. Instead of a driver or remote control, each car was driven by AI developed by some of the world’s brightest minds – all competing for a $2.25 million prize pool. This was only the second time the competition had been run, and the progress since season one was outstanding.
The sidepods and engine covers of all EAV-25 racecars are made from a specialist ‘hybrid’ combination of ampliTex™, powerRibs™ and conventional carbon fibre in a 70:30 ratio. This provides an optimised combination of benefits, leveraging each material’s strengths while still significantly reducing the parts’ carbon footprint and maintaining low mass. It proved so successful that the application was shortlisted for the World Motorsport Symposium Green Tech Award.
Read more about the technology here.
Roger Albert Clark Rally Offers SUSTAIN Fuel in Historic First
Some participants at last year’s Roger Albert Clark Rally fueled their forest runs with a more sustainable solution, thanks to a brand-new partnership with SUSTAIN.
In a historic first for the five-day rally, which travels across Wales, England, and Scotland, a fuel containing 50% sustainable content will be offered to all participants refilling their tanks at the service areas in Carmarthen, Pembrey, Carlisle and Kielder. Designed for vehicles that require a higher octane, SUSTAIN Racing C50 is a high-performance petrol that can be used without any engine modifications. It’s also a 102 RON / 89 MON unleaded fuel that is E0 (ethanol-free), making it ideal for classic vehicles.
More details can be found here.
WSK Promotion and Aspen Group France Together for a Greener Future of Karting
WSK Promotion has announced a major partnership that marks a significant turning point toward sustainability in the world of karting: Aspen Group France, part of the Swedish Lantmännen group and a leader in high-purity alkylate fuels, has been chosen as the Official Fuel Supplier for all its competitions starting from the 2026 season.
The fuel chosen for WSK races will be Aspen+, an innovative high-octane competition fuel, specially formulated to guarantee maximum performance in the most demanding kart engines.
Series News
Why Gen4 Can’t Afford ’22 Mbappé’s’
Sam Smith explains why Formula E has to be careful that all the new technology does not adversely affect the racing. “Have too much grip and, without a BoP, DRS or some other gizmo or artifice you’ll have limited action. A spectacle, yes. Overtaking, no. Think of it as having 22 Kylian Mbappé’s on a football pitch all at once, all cancelling themselves out.”
Formula E Eager to Offer Zandvoort Long-Term Contract
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has revealed the championship’s eagerness to offer Zandvoort a long-term deal to host the all-electric series from 2027 — the first season of Gen4. Read about why here.
FIA Looking For Next Formula E Sporting Coordinator
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is looking for a Formula E Sporting Coordinator to join our Circuit Sport team in Geneva. As a key contributor to the FIA Formula E World Championship you’ll support the organization, administration, and operational delivery of the championship across the season.
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline to Apply: January 15th, 2026
Apply here:
Getting to the Track Sustainably
Renault Sets World Efficiency Record
The Renault Filante Record 2025 successfully completed a distance of 1,008 kilometers in under ten hours, averaging a speed of 102km/h while consuming just 7.8kWh per 100km, all powered by a standard 87kWh battery. This achievement highlights the importance of aerodynamics and innovative technology in electric vehicle design, with a mini-series set to explore the journey behind this efficiency milestone.