F1 Partners with Aggreko to Deliver Low-Carbon Power Solutions at European Races from 2025

(Formula 1) As Formula 1 drives forward with its Net Zero by 2030 goal, it has today announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix from the 2025 season. As part of the deal, Aggreko will become an Official Provider of F1.

Aggreko and Formula 1 have been working on this system together since 2023 when they first piloted a centralised power generation compound at the Austrian Grand Prix, which reduced associated carbon emissions by >90% within the Paddock, Pit Lane, and broadcast areas compared to the 2022 event.

The compound is powered by renewable sources such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), biofuel, solar panels, and battery storage systems. After returning to the Red Bull Ring earlier this season, the system was trialled again at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2024 and is also in place this weekend in Monza. This expanded trial has consistently delivered carbon reductions and from 2025, the system will be used across the European Grand Prix season.

The expansion to all European races in 2025 means that stakeholders, including Formula 1, F1 Teams, and the FIA, are not required to use or bring their own generators as enough power is produced through the centralised system to supply all garages and motorhomes across the weekend. In addition, the system will also power the Pit Wall, the Timing Room, the Formula 1 Event Technical Centre (ETC) where the at-track broadcast operations are housed, and the International TV Compound, where all F1 host broadcasters operate from at event. It significantly reduces the number of individual generators on-site in these operational areas and therefore will reduce the associated emissions from transportation to site.

“The entire paddock is part of our Net Zero by 2030 commitment and solutions like the low-carbon energy generation system combine technological innovation with coordinated action,” commented Ellen Jones, Head of ESG, Formula 1.

“In practice, this means that we can achieve significant carbon reductions in this space – and we look forward to continuing to showcase how we can deliver more sustainable events.”

Robert Wells, President Aggreko Europe and Aggreko Event Services, added: “Aggreko has an unrivalled track record of delivering power transition solutions across the globe, in the most demanding, challenging and mission critical environments to ensure the needs of our clients are met consistently to the highest standards.

"As a global leader, we have an important role to play in the energy transition and we’re thrilled that Formula 1 has chosen Aggreko to help them on their journey to be Carbon Net Zero by 2030. We look forward to continuing working with Formula 1, and together energising change for a positive future.” READ MORE

Excerpt from Formula 1: Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. This builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner, DHL and creates a broader framework for Formula 1 teams and the FIA to participate. In total, the combined investment in the two programmes in 2024 will reduce related emissions by more than 8,000 tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent). This is an approximate 19% reduction in related emissions, compared to traditional aviation fuel, for the air freight charter programme operated by Formula 1 across the flyaway events of the 2024 season.

The investment in SAF is a key part of Formula 1’s ultra-efficient logistics strategy and will be significant in keeping the sport on track to meet its Net Zero by 2030 commitment, which requires at least a 50% reduction in emissions, vs the 2018 baseline.

This agreement also sees Formula 1 become the inaugural member of Qatar Airways’ SAF programme as the eight-time Airline of the Year enters the next phase of its sustainability journey. This programme is a major milestone for Qatar Airways as it enables its partners like Formula 1 to leverage the benefits of SAF for the first time and puts the airline and its stakeholders on the path to advance the use of SAF at commercial scale. In 2024, the Qatar Airways Group completed an additional purchase of SAF for use in its fleet, which has resulted in reduction of 19,000 tCO2e.

SAF demonstrates Formula 1’s ongoing shift towards alternative fuels across all aspects of the sport. On the track, the cars will use 100% advanced sustainable fuel from 2026, with F2 and F3 reaching this standard by next season, having been at 55% since the start of 2023. The FIA Safety and Medical cars also currently use 40% advanced sustainable fuel.

Off-track, European Grands Prix have been delivered alongside DHL, using biofuel-powered trucks since 2023 and starting next season, key operational areas at all European Grands Prix, such as the Pit Lane and Paddock, will be powered by a lower-carbon solution provided by Aggreko, reducing emissions in these areas by more than 90%. Globally events across the calendar continue to increase the use of alternative energy solutions, such as biofuels, green tariffs, and on-site renewables in their operations.

“Today’s investment is the next step in our alternative fuels strategy which is central to delivering our Net Zero 2030 target. Through collaboration with our Teams, the FIA and our partners, we are delivering on our promises to drive down the sports’ carbon emissions and drive forward technologies that can have an impact beyond Formula 1. This is the latest example of how stakeholders across the sport are aligned with our vision for a more sustainable F1, which we are thrilled to see.”

SAF is a core part of Formula 1’s alternative fuel strategy which will enable the sport to reach Net Zero by 2030 and its use will be extended in the coming months and years. In addition to the use of SAF, Formula 1 has already taken a number of steps to address its footprint associated to travel and logistics, including:

Formula 1 is using the industry recognised ‘book and claim’ system, which allows an organisation to ‘book’ a specific quantity of SAF and ‘claim’ the corresponding emission reduction, whilst ensuring SAF is being used to replace fossil jet fuel elsewhere in the aviation industry. READ MORE