The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), has announced several measures to reduce F1’s carbon emissions in the near future.
The association is confident in cutting the emissions by at least 12% over the next three years. The re-introduction of KERS next year, along with a new, more fuel efficient power-train for 2013 will all help to reduce F1’s carbon footprint.
“The FIA, FOTA has committed to working to develop new Formula One engine and powertrain regulations that will require all entrants from 2013 onwards to fit their Formula One cars with engines and powertrains that incorporate technologies designed to enhance fuel efficiency.
“At the same time, revisions to Formula One’s sporting regulations will enhance and incentivise the competitive benefit of further reducing fuel consumption,” read a statement on the associations website.
“We anticipate that by 2012 Formula One will have reduced its total carbon emissions by 12.4% compared with 2009,” added FOTA chairman, Martin Whitmarsh.
“With the support of all its member teams, FOTA has committed to the continuation of this programme, and has undertaken to maintain continuous and independent analysis and assessment in order to ensure that these carbon emissions reduction targets are met or bettered, and to investigate where further carbon emissions reduction opportunities may exist. Measurement and management, in other words.
“In addition, the FIA and FOTA are already working together to tailor the 2013 technical regulations to ensuring that all engines and powertrains used in Formula One by that date will showcase, and provide a platform for the ongoing development of, technologies designed to enhance fuel efficiency.
“This is a very exciting time for Formula One, and I am delighted that our sport has been able to take a global environmental lead in this way.”
