Formula One says it remains on course to achieve its ambitious net-zero carbon target by 2030 after reporting a major reduction in emissions during the 2025 season.
According to the sport’s latest sustainability review, Formula 1 has reduced its overall carbon footprint by 35% compared to its 2018 baseline and by 12% compared to 2024, highlighting significant progress in its environmental strategy.
Major drop in emissions recorded
Formula 1’s total carbon dioxide emissions fell from 228,793 tonnes in 2018 to 148,805 tonnes in 2025.
The figures include emissions generated by Formula 1’s own operations, as well as those from teams’ factories, travel activities and race operations throughout the championship.
The sport stated that emissions from factories and facilities have dropped by 64% since 2018 and by 14% compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, logistics-related emissions have decreased by 29% since 2018 and by 21% year-on-year.
Calendar changes driving sustainability efforts
One of the key factors behind the reduction has been Formula 1’s effort to organise races more efficiently.
The championship has increasingly grouped events by region, reducing the need for long-distance transportation between race weekends.
For example, the decision to schedule the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix consecutively this season reportedly reduced logistics and travel-related carbon emissions by nearly 3%.
Similarly, the Japanese Grand Prix was moved from its traditional autumn slot to spring, allowing it to be grouped more effectively with races in Australia and China.
Sustainable fuels playing an important role
Formula 1 has also accelerated investment in sustainable transportation solutions.
The championship has increased the use of sustainable aviation fuel while also making its first investment in sustainable maritime fuel to reduce emissions linked to freight transportation.
Although racing itself accounts for only a small percentage of Formula 1’s overall carbon footprint, the series introduced advanced sustainable fuels in 2026.
These fuels are designed to deliver an estimated 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil fuels.
F1 confident of meeting 2030 target
Stefano Domenicali praised the collective efforts across the sport in achieving the latest reductions.
He said the progress demonstrated that Formula 1 can continue expanding globally while lowering its environmental impact through smarter logistics, sustainable fuels and operational changes.
Formula 1’s “Net Zero by 2030” programme aims to achieve at least a 50% reduction in absolute emissions compared to 2018 levels, with any remaining unavoidable emissions to be balanced through approved carbon-offset programmes.
With emissions already down by 35%, the championship believes it is firmly on track to meet its sustainability target within the next four years.
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