F1 Hybrid engines play “a leading role” in reducing world carbon emissions

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has stated that the hybrid engines used in the sport will play “a leading role” in reducing environmental issues around the world in carbon emissions and that F1 has pioneered technology used in current road cars.

Carey was speaking at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show about how Formula 1 are aiming to do more to help play a leading role in tackling carbon emissions and environmental issues around the world.
 
Formula 1 engines are “the most efficient” according the F1 supremo and he believes that hybrid engines will be the way forward.
 
Carey said: “The Formula 1 hybrid engine is the most efficient in the world and has a critical role to play to address the wider global environmental issue.
 
“I think the solution to the environmental situation is going to be many and not just one and while I appreciate electric has got the attention and has hit a sweet spot at the moment, I think electric will be part of the solution but has issues such as battery disposal that still need to be addressed.
 
“We believe the hybrid engine and fuel technologies can play a big role, a leading role, in the addressing the issue of carbon emissions. We believe the solution will be a path of many rather than one cure-all.”
 
While wanting to help environmental issues through lowering carbon emissions Carey believes that F1 has helped pioneer technology used in road cars today.
 
“Formula 1 and its history, the pinnacle of motorsport, has played a leading role in road cars," Carey added.

"Computers, safety or aero have all come from Formula 1 innovation and road car developments such as plug in hybrids have benefitted from F1 innovation and technology.

“We will also be moving forward on addressing environmental issue across the sport including our events off the track.

“Its it is going to be a major initiative for us and we are quite excited about our ability to play a leadership role and that’s what Formula 1 has always been, a leader in initiatives that lead to the auto world.”