Eco-driving comes to Formula 1 racing

Formula One has always been innovative and many of its innovations have found their way into standard road cars. Now the governing body of Formula One racing wishes to turn its mind to carbon emissions.

The Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) intends cutting carbon emissions by 15% in three years. Engine size will be reduced from 2.4 to 1.5 litres. Fuel will be gradually reduced by half whilst developers try to keep the same power output with the intention of doubling the efficiency of the engines.

Other savings will be made on what other items teams buy. Also, the race calendar will be changed so that the teams trot the globe by moving to the nearest track rather than the seemingly random schedule there is today.

BBC - Formula One embarks on carbon-cutting drive