Formula 1 slashes carbon footprint by 35% while expanding its global reach

Formula 1 has cut its carbon footprint by 35% since 2018. The sport has also grown its audience and added more races during the same period. Its latest figures show emissions fell to around 148,800 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2025. In 2018, Formula 1’s emissions stood at 228,793 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. By 2025, this had dropped to 148,800 tonnes, marking a 12% reduction from 2024 alone. The total cut since 2018 now exceeds 79,900 tonnes.

Despite this progress, the sport acknowledges it must do more to meet its 2030 net zero target. Part of the plan includes introducing 100% sustainable fuel for all next-generation hybrid race cars in 2026. These advanced fuels can reduce carbon emissions by up to 96% compared with traditional fossil fuels.

The results demonstrate that emissions can fall even as the sport expands. Formula 1 has increased its race calendar, attracted larger crowds, and grown its global fanbase while making these gains. Formula 1 has removed nearly 80,000 tonnes of CO2e from its operations since 2018. The shift to sustainable fuels and continued efficiency efforts will be key to hitting net zero by 2030. The sport remains on track but recognises the scale of the challenge ahead.