Sustainable Motorsport

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 13, 2022-Saying Goodbye to Gen2

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 13, 2022

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup we say goodbye to Formula E’s Gen2 car, I talk about Silverstone’s green energy plans, details on the World eX Summit, a fan car revolution that could change F1, alternatives to carbon fibre in motorsport, a hydrogen-powered rally car and more. Sustainable Motorsport News When I read the … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 06, 2022

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for August 06, 2022

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I feature a number of very cool news that you don’t want to miss. From the recent Formula E Innovation Summit to McLaren and Mercedes working to increase their sustainability, to the brand-new BMW M4 GT4 race car built with sustainable fibers, there are some fantastic developments. I … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 30, 2022-Thanks Seb!

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 30, 2022-Thanks Seb!

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, I have a lot of great green racing developments for you to enjoy. From Sebastian Vettel racing a 100-year-old race car on sustainable fuel to the 2nd edition of the Sustainable Circuits Index, to Formula E’s impact on sustainability, there is a lot here to digest. I also … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 23, 2022-Pushing Boundaries

McMurtry Spéirling

A lot of really interesting stuff in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup including Hyundai’s new “rolling lab,” SRO considering renewable fuel in 2023, the ERA Championship launches, and the new hybrid Mygale F4 car. All this plus NASCAR going electric (!), Mercedes investing in SAF, Goodwood’s ground-breaking electric car debut and much more. Hyundai Motor’s … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 16, 2022-Full Throttle

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 16, 2022-Full Throttle

There is a lot of interesting information in this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup including a Full Throttle Sustainability panel to watch and learn from, Top Gear explaining how synthetic fuels work, and Porsche’s stance on sustainability. All this plus James Baldwin’s attempts at running his home racing sim with a wind turbine and more. You … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 9, 2022-A Carbon Neutral Bloodhound

Bloodhound Land Speed Record Car

This week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup really does cover the depth and breadth of motorsport. From the now carbon-neutral land speed record of the Bloodhound project to electric touring cars to running historic race cars on sustainable fuels, there is something here for everyone so here we go! The British Bloodhound Land Spreed Record Project has … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 2, 2022-Our Eclectic Future

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for July 2, 2022-Our Eclectic Future

In the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup this week I have some great sustainable motorsport information and insight for you. From Formula 1 updating us on the progress of their sustainability initiatives to Jim Glickenhaus’ hydrogen-powered sports cars to the new Ducati MotoE bike, there is a lot of exciting news to digest. That includes Sebastian Vettel … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for June 25, 2022-Green Is Not Boring

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for June 25, 2022

The sustainable motorsport news has not stopped since my vacation and this week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup is packed with tons of news and developments. From the work that McLaren Racing are engaged in to develop a “circular F1 car” to the STCC transitioning to all-electric, the developments continue to accelerate. And if you think that … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for June 4, 2022-Fast and Green

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for June 4, 2022

This week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup is full of interesting developments and news. McLaren and Mahindra are working on their Formula E plans for the future, F1 is working on regionalising their calendar, video of an awesome electric land speed record, electric ice racing and much more. My semi-regular Getting to the Track Sustainably segment is … Read more

The Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for May 28, 2022

The Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for May 28, 2022

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, I bring you news of Indycar and Asian Super GT using sustainable fuel in 2023, Mission H24 hits the track in Imola, more reviews of Porsche’s electric GT4 race car, cool sustainable motorsport tech and more. I also bring you some ideas to make your flying more sustainable … Read more

The Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for May 21, 2022-New Electric Porsche Hits the Track

The Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for May 21, 2022

If you are looking for the latest news on Sustainable Motorsport, you have come to the right place! In the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, I curate news and developments related to what is happening in sustainable motorsport today. This week’s roundup is a perfect example of news on the rapid developments in sustainable motorsport that you … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for May 14, 2022-Racing & Reason Can Coexist

Sustainable Motorsport for May 14, 2022

This week in The Sustainable Motorsport Roundup, I bring you a deep dive into the new ERA Championship, look at how the Formula E Gen3 car evolved, discuss the issue of Formula 1 going all electric while bringing you some exciting sustainable motorsport technologies and more. I also look at Sebastian Vettel’s recent appearance on … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for May 7, 2022-Making Connections

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for May 7, 2022

This week’s Sustainable Motorsport Roundup follows up on last week’s discussion of the new Formula E Gen3 car with Luca di Grassi’s vision as well as news on some preliminary plans for Gen4. I also look at some awesome work being done in the ERA Championship with their partner Software AG, tech details of an … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for April 30, 2022-Gen3 Is Here

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for April 30, 2022

Clearly the major news in sustainable motorsport was the unveiling of Formula E’s Gen3 race car in Monte Carlo this week. While it deserves the headlines for its impressive technological capabilities, there were other significant sustainable motorsport news developments announced. Indycar has announced some substantial initiatives, the World Rally Championship and Formula 1 have also … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for April 23, 2022-Every Little Bit Counts

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for April 23, 2022-Every Little Bit Counts

While it has been just a few days between editions of the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup this week, I still have a lot to share with you. From Toyota’s hydrogen-fueled Corolla to the sustainable blockchain, Eco-friendly racing tires, and Porsche Supercup and MotoGP sustainability plans, you will find it all here and more. I also give … Read more

One Electric Racing Driver’s Guide To Sustainable Blockchain

One Electric Racing Driver’s Guide To Sustainable Blockchain

I’d say I’m a pretty untraditional racing driver from an untraditional background. It only makes sense then, that we’re doing some pretty unconventional things at Ellysium Racing, leveraging technology to make headway in an opaque and expensive sport. One of the things my family is totally passionate and absolutely bullish about is blockchain technology and … Read more

Sustainable Blockchain Source Guide

Sustainable Blockchain Source Guide

As a companion to my Motorsport Prospects article One Electric Racing Driver’s Guide to Sustainable Blockchain, here is a Sustainable Blockchain Source Guide for more information and context. Overall info The Web3 Starter Pack Sponsorship Formula E establishes first blockchain title sponsorship with Avalanche The rise of crypto sponsorships in sports Is cryptocurrency sponsorship too … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for April 19, 2022-The Racing To Be Green Edition

Sustainable Motorsport Roundup for April 19, 2022-The Racing To Be Green Edition

This week in the Sustainable Motorsport Roundup I bring to you some exciting sustainable motorsport series news from karting to cars, fascinating sustainable motorsport tech news and more. For UK drivers, teams, and championships, I also show you how you can offset your carbon emissions with a new motorsport-focused service. And keep a look out … Read more

Sustainable Motorsport Round-Up For April 9, 2022-It’s All About Attitude

Sustainable Motorsport Round-Up For April 9, 2022

This week’s Sustainable Motorsport Round-Up covers everything once again from two wheels to four including Super Formula, the upcoming FIM E-Xplorer World Cup, Nitro Rallycross, MotoE, ERA Championship, Play and Drive’s Formula 4e prototype, Formula E, and some pretty awesome sustainable motorsport tech. Series News Super Formula kicked off its next-generation development test program last … Read more

A Look at Play and Drive’s Electric Formula 4e Prototype

A Look at Play and Drive’s Electric Formula 4e Prototype

Every week in the Sustainable Motorsport Round-Up I highlight the incredibly exciting developments that are occurring daily to bring sustainability to motorsport. What always makes me smile is that those involved in these sustainability developments are motorsport people through and through. They look at sustainability as a problem to solve but still maintain that which … Read more