Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Technical

Tech companies successfully crash test sustainable carbon fibre alternative

by Steve Camp
5 years ago
A A
0
Tech companies successfully crash test sustainable carbon fibre alternative
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Advanced technology experts YCOM and Swiss composites company Bcomp have collaborated and successfully crashed tested a front-impact absorbing structure (FIAS) made of sustainable natural fibres.

The test was conducted at an FIA-approved facility at the Polytechnic University of Milan and could now pave the way for the material to be used in motorsport whilst having a benefit for the environment.

Racing cars have been composed of various materials through history, including tubular frames, magnesium, titanium to carbon fibre, which was first introduced into Formula 1 in 1981 on McLaren’s MP4/1.

Carbon fibre is now the industry standard on all modern racing machinery around the world.

RelatedPosts

Franco Colapinto has acknowledged where he must improve

Alpine’s mid-season driver swap is still to pay dividends in 2025

6 hours ago
Lewis Hamilton is working with Ferrari to make the 2026 car more to his liking

Lewis Hamilton working to ensure Ferrari 2026 F1 car comprises desired characteristics

7 hours ago

The natural fibre crash structure proved to have the same desired effects as carbon fibre but without the negative effect of the sharp splinters, the debris of which is known to present the risk of punctures.

Waste natural fibre material could also provide abilities in thermal energy recovery.

The FIAS concept design is currently 40 per cent heavier than its carbon fibre counterpart but has already shown a 50 per cent Carbon Dioxide reduction in its composite construction

“This innovation offers new and existing racing series the opportunity to take sustainability to a whole new level,” said Johann Wacht, Motorsports manager at Bcomp. 

“Together with YCOM we have proven that the use of natural fibres is not limited to bodywork. In the right application, it is a viable alternative for structural parts.

“By using sustainable composite materials instead of carbon fibre, we can significantly improve the CO2 footprint of high-performance parts and reduce the amount of carbon fibre that goes to landfills.

“As YCOM has shown, you can do this without compromising safety – actually, without sharp debris, safety can even be improved.

“By combining our sustainable technologies with the exceptional expert knowledge of YCOM we have shown that natural fibres have the potential to be used for structural parts as well as bodywork.”

Mario Saccone, YCOM co-founder added: “We are really happy to collaborate with Bcomp in this development. Motorsport is a forge for new technology development. This must be done fast and without any risk of error.

“YCOM has the right experience to embark on complex R&D projects, with the flexibility of the motorsport approach to accelerate product development.”

Tags: CrastTestF1MotorsportSustainability
Share202Tweet126Share

Related Posts

McLaughlin showed early pace on the short oval. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
Uncategorised

Scott McLaughlin finds pace in opening IndyCar practice from Iowa

2 days ago
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB21. 15.06.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 10, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Race Day
Business

Betting on motorsport in 2025: Where the real action still lies

4 weeks ago
Kirkwood was all smiles after his first oval victory. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
IndyCar

Kyle Kirkwood earns unlikely IndyCar win under the lights at Gateway

4 weeks ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest News

Palou stands next to team owner Chip Ganassi and team manage Barry Wanser in victory lane. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Alex Palou opens ‘all the options’ in Ganassi’s extensive playbook

July 14, 2025
Lundqvist last competed in IndyCar during the 2024 season. Photo: Kevin Dejewski

Linus Lundqvist on standby if Nolan Siegel cannot race in Toronto

July 14, 2025
Franco Colapinto has acknowledged where he must improve

Alpine’s mid-season driver swap is still to pay dividends in 2025

July 14, 2025
Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd