Formula E is preparing for a new era with new cars, new teams and new tracks and I have the details in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup. I also have news on the MAHLE Eco Rallye, Forze Hydrogen Racing and more.
Overview
Sustainable Motorsport News
Formula E Achieves 241% Social Impact Boost in Net Zero Plan
Formula E’s 2024/25 report reveals a 241% social impact increase, US$6.3m social value and a science-based net-zero shift, driving global sustainability. Julia Pallé, Vice President of Sustainability at Formula E, spoke to Sustainability Magazine on the sport’s sustainability milestones, BSI Net Zero certification and community impact.
“Formula E’s social return on investment metric is a multiplier of 2.7, meaning we generate roughly three times the impact we invest in the markets where we deliver our events ”
From Sim Rig to Showroom: How Sim Racing and Esports Became a Testing Ground for Electric Motorsport
A decade ago, sim racing was a niche hobby for people with a steering wheel clamped to their desk. Today it sits at the heart of how electric motorsport develops cars, finds drivers and reaches fans who may never have watched a race on TV.
The overlap between gaming and electric racing has grown so much that anyone following esports news, on sites like esportnow.com, will increasingly see names from Formula E and the wider EV world. EV-Powered looks at how that happened, and why it matters for the future of electric cars.
Hankook Tire Renews FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation
Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) has renewed its FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest rating within the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Environmental Accreditation Programme.
Through this renewed accreditation, Hankook Tire has reaffirmed that its environmental management systems for motorsport meet the FIA’s standards. Separately, the company plans to continuously review and strengthen the ESG management activities and environmental management capabilities of its unified global brand, ‘Hankook.’
The New Sponsorship Premium: Why Sustainability Could Change What Sports Partnerships Are Worth
Sustainability is increasingly becoming more than a corporate responsibility issue—it could become a factor in determining what a sports sponsorship is actually worth. This article from ESG in Sports explores how stronger ESG performance, credible data and measurable impact could give sports properties a more compelling proposition for sponsors, while also highlighting the risks when sustainability claims cannot be backed up. For motorsport, where sustainability is already reshaping technology, partnerships and the sport’s relationship with manufacturers and brands, that could have significant implications for how sponsorship is developed and valued.
A New Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard: What Sport Organizations Need to Know
A new European sustainability reporting standard could provide sport organizations with a clearer and more consistent framework for measuring and communicating their sustainability performance. Responsible Sport has the details here.
MAHLE Eco Rallye Earns FIA Two-Star Environmental Accreditation
A world first for the MAHLE Eco Rallye Comunitat Valenciana. As the only eco rallye event to earn FIA Two-Star Environmental Accreditation, the event sets a new benchmark for environmental responsibility in the sport.
Awarded by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the accreditation recognizes continuous improvements in environmental management backed by measurable actions. The second star acknowledges the rally’s progress in sustainable mobility, energy consumption, waste management, and emissions monitoring, underlining the events´ leading role in sustainable motorsports.
As a partner since 2018, MAHLE has played a key role in supporting the growth and international recognition of the event. This achievement reflects a shared ambition: to advance sustainable mobility and demonstrate what electrification and efficient technologies can deliver on the road.
Sustainable Motorsport Tech
Forze Hydrogen Racing September Recap
Forze Hydrogen Racing has provided their monthly recap for September which was highlighted by a number of technical achievements. “It started with last month’s work of mapping out where we stand as a team, which finally came together. After a lot of meetings, questions and thorough discussions, we arrived at a conclusion that will define our year: we are going all in on finishing the full race this year! Endurance and reliability will be our focus points, and in doing so, we’re also laying a solid foundation for the years beyond this one.”
You can read the full recap here.
Mission H24 Technical Director to Speak at World Motorsport Symposium
Bassel Aslan, the technical director at Mission H24, will be joining Bruno Famin in the speaker line up at the World Motorsport Symposium to discuss the hydrogen program, working alongside the Automobile Club de l’Ouest.
Details:
- 16–17 November 2026
- The RAC Club, Pall Mall, London
- Tickets available here: https://www.worldmotorsportsymposium.com/
Series News
Taking Formula E Out of the Echo Chamber
Formula E’s GEN4 era is bringing a significant change not only to the cars, but potentially to the circuits on which they race. With the new machines dramatically faster and more powerful than their predecessors—reaching 335 km/h and producing up to 600 kW—the demands placed on tracks are changing as well.
This article from The Athletic examines how Formula E is adapting its circuits for the next generation of electric race cars, raising an interesting question for the future of the championship: can venues designed around slower, tighter street racing continue to work as the technology pushes performance ever closer to conventional high-level single-seater racing?
How Formula E’s Latest Partnership Is Bringing Its Mission Back Into Focus
Formula E’s latest partnership with fashion designer Heron Preston offers an interesting example of what happens when a sponsorship is built around genuine shared values rather than simply audience reach. Preston’s focus on reusing materials and Formula E’s sustainability-driven approach create a natural connection between fashion, technology, innovation and motorsport. The article from Sunday’s Sponsors examines why this collaboration feels more authentic than some of the series’ recent partnerships—and why that alignment could be important as Formula E enters its GEN4 era.
Paysafe Envision Introduces a New Look for a New Era
The Paysafe Envision Formula E Team has launched its new Season 13 livery in Jacksonville, Florida, home to new title partner Paysafe’s US headquarters
Sticking to the team’s now-iconic green, the Season 13 livery introduces a refreshed look for the newly named Paysafe Envision Formula E Team, bringing together the team’s distinctive racing identity with the colours and visual identity of new title partner, global payments leader Paysafe.
Hobson Succeeds Griffiths as Andretti FE Team Principal
The Andretti Formula E team will have a new team principal this season as Campbell Hobson takes the place of Roger Griffiths. Griffiths, the series’ longest-tenured team principal, will transition to a senior advisory role across the wider TWG Motorsports portfolio, having led the team for its entire run in Formula E so far, overseeing 13 race wins, 46 podiums, and the 2022-23 drivers’ title with Jake Dennis.
Revealed! How Lando Norris Team Eyed FE Involvement
Lando Norris, through his new LN4 Fusion initiative, co-founded by the reigning F1 World Champion, was seriously looking at being involved with a Formula E team recently. Formula E Notebook exclusively revealed that recent discussions took place about the possibility of LN4 Fusion being closely involved in a team program as the Gen4 era kicks-off this December.
Stellantis is Cutting Out the Middleman with its Latest Formula E Venture
Stellantis is taking a very different approach to its next Formula E chapter. Rather than relying on an existing team, the automotive giant is building its own operation around Opel as it enters the championship during the new GEN4 era. The move gives Stellantis greater control over everything from team structure and driver selection to race strategy, while also creating the challenge of building a competitive organization from the ground up.
Opel GSE Unveils New Livery for 2026/27 Formula E Season
Newcomers to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, Opel GSE have unveiled their bold new look for their upcoming debut campaign. Featuring three bold colour blocks in black, silver and yellow, the livery intends to build a bridge between past iconic Opel Motorsport liveries and their new future in electric racing.
COMSOL Named Official Multiphysics Partner of Formula E
COMSOL and Formula E have announced a multi-year partnership naming COMSOL the Official Multiphysics Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The partnership brings together Formula E, the world’s leading all-electric motorsport Championship, and COMSOL, a global leader in multiphysics simulation and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software. Formula E and COMSOL engineers will use COMSOL Multiphysics® to investigate complex technology challenges involving multiple interacting physical effects.
Getting to the Track Sustainably
- Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate (AIN)
- Global aviation’s gross emissions to rise 87% by 2050 despite efficiency gains, forecasts IBA (Green Air News)
- EASA reports 2025 supplies of SAF exceeded first year of EU mandate (Green Air News)
- UK consortium launches major government-backed oceanic contrail avoidance programme (Green Air News)
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects and the host of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
