Formula 1 shared an update on its progress to make zero carbon emissions by 2030, but fans have criticized sport on social networks, calling for a return of V10 engines and highlighting the in -depth use of private jets.
F1 revealed that he had reached half of his goal of reducing emissions by 50%. The carbon footprint increased from 228,793 TCO2E (tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) in 2018 at 168,720 TCO2E at the end of the 2024 season.
In 2026, F1 entered a new era of regulations, where electrical energy and an internal combustion unit will supply cars in an equal report for the first time. This is considered a big step in the thrust of sport to become neutral carbon.
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F1 revealed its realization towards net zero on InstagramBut the message received an important counterpoupouss of fans who expressed their preferences and their concerns, most of them calling for the return of the V10 and V12 engines.
Some fans comments are mentioned below:
This comment received more than 3,500 likes:
“Decarbonize your supply chain, not your F1 car!”
A fan made him very clear:
“No one cares, bring back V10”
There is also a request for the V12:
“Very well, bring back V12”
A fan alleged that there was a political program:
“The only reason why people are looking at motor sport is for good races, not because they care about the environment or the FIA political agenda”
Someone made sure to mention the private jets:
“OK but what about all private assets 😬”
Finally, a fan offered a solution:
“Reduce thefts, make the calendar better and more linear, like all races in the United States after the others, all races in Europe after another, all races in the Middle East after the other and so on.
Despite the reported environmental thrust of F1, there are news that could satisfy fans who wish to bring back the screaming engines to sport. The president of the FIA, Mohammed Ben SULAYEM, acknowledged that the power units of new cars are complicated and too expensive to develop. Consequently, sport could start again to have V8 engines by 2029. Newsweek sports reported his comments:
“The current engine is so complicated, you have no idea, and it’s expensive. R&D [research and development] Reached $ 200 million, and the engine costs around $ 1.8 million to $ 2.1 million, so if we go with a right V8, let’s see.
“Many manufacturers produce V8 in their cars, so in the trade, it’s correct. How much is it? You drop it off. The target is more than 50% in everything.
“For us, the V8 occurs. With the teams now, I am very optimistic, happy on this subject. [Formula One Management] Are favorable, the teams realize that it is the right way.
“We have to do it soon … You need three years, so I hope that in 2029, we have something there, but the fuel is also very expensive, and we must be very careful with it. The transmissions are very expensive.”
