Conclusion 1: Sustainable change puts sport on track for net zero emissions by 2030

Source 1 says it is on track to achieve its commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2030.

Its annual review for the 2025 season found a 35% reduction in the sport’s carbon footprint from the 2018 baseline and a 12% reduction from 2024.

Total carbon dioxide emissions are reduced from 228,793 tonnes in 2018 to 148,805 in 2025.

Emissions from F1’s own operations are included in the factory, operations and travel figures for all teams.

Driving factors behind the numbers include the shift from air to ocean freight, investment in sustainable aviation fuel and revisions to schedules.

Emissions from factories and facilities fell 64% compared to 2018 and 14% year-on-year, a statement said.

Logistics emissions fell by 21% year-on-year and 29% from 2018.

An example of steps F1 is taking to reduce emissions is grouping the race calendar geographically, so freight and, in many cases, staff can move from one event to another more efficiently.

Although not included in the report’s figures for 2025, a spokesman said the decision to run the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix back-to-back this year, without a European race or two between them, reduced logistics and travel carbon emissions by around 3%.

This is an example of a similar reshuffle of the calendar, as from 2024 the Japanese Grand Prix has been moved to the spring, so it can be grouped with the Australian and Chinese races, from earlier dates in the autumn.

In 2026 F1 switched to mandating advanced sustainable fuels for racing, even though emissions due to competition are a very small percentage of the total.

These fuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% compared to fossil-fuel comparators.

F1 says its emission data calculations are done through a third-party reporting platform.

A statement said: “The platform improves accuracy and transparency of calculations with visibility over data input, categorization and calculation methods.”

F1 president and chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali said the result was “made possible by a concerted effort across the sport to reduce our environmental impact”.

“From calendar rationalization to greater investment in sustainable fuels and alternative energy solutions, we’ve reduced our footprint as the sport continues to grow and reach new audiences around the world,” he said.

Ellen Jones, F1’s head of environmental, social and governance, said: “By doubling the sport’s investment in sustainable aviation fuel, making our first investment in sustainable marine fuel, and continuing to work closely with promoters, teams and partners, we are moving towards further emissions reductions while embracing the acceleration of the latest technology.

“Together, these initiatives show that sustainable operations are not only possible globally, but can be delivered without compromising the performance, ambition or philosophy that defines Formula 1.”

F1’s ‘Net Zero by 2030’ carbon commitment sets a minimum target of a 50% reduction in absolute emissions compared to 2018, using “credible programs linked to best practice guidelines” to offset any remaining unavoidable emissions.