Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering
By Caitlin Grady, Associate Professor of Environmental Management and Systems Engineering, George Washington University, Sachi Nandurkar, Senior Research Analyst, Food, Energy, Water Systems Lab, George Washington University••The Conversation Africa
Many Formula 1 innovations have made their way from the racetrack to regular roads. But technological improvements can only go so far toward limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Formula 1 drivers maneuver for position during the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix in Florida. Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty Images Formula 1 auto racing is one of the most energy-intensive and l…