close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB ES-MX US
'Crazy' F1 SLAMMED by Formula E chief over hypocritical public image portrayal

'Crazy' F1 SLAMMED by Formula E chief over hypocritical public image portrayal

'Crazy' F1 SLAMMED by Formula E chief over hypocritical public image portrayal

'Crazy' F1 SLAMMED by Formula E chief over hypocritical public image portrayal

Formula E chief executive Jeff Dodds thinks F1's ambition to become fully sustainable is "crazy".

Stefano Domenicali and the FIA are keen to see the sport's carbon footprint reduce considerably with an aim to be net zero by 2030.

To do this, however, there would have to be a lot more electrification with the cars and that is where Formula E hold all the cards.

According to Dodds, Formula E has an exclusive license for electric single-seater racing up until 2039 which scuppers any hopes F1 had of converting anytime soon.

READ MORE: Formula E red flag Rome race after HUGE multi-car crash

F1's image slightly strange

Formula E race in predominantly in city centres on temporary circuits, which makes it more accessible with minimal travel

“F1 battles against the move to electrification and we as Formula E have an exclusive licence up to 2039, so they won’t be racing electric anytime soon and that is a challenge for them," Dodds told Sport Business.

“I find some of the comments F1 makes around sustainability publicly slightly strange.

"While I’m delighted they are trying to improve their position around sustainability, some of the headlines almost position it as a sustainable sport, which is slightly crazy in nature.”

READ MORE: Best F1 TV commentators and presenters: GPFans Broadcaster Power Rankings

Related

Ted's Notebook: When will the hit Sky F1 show be on next?
Ted's Notebook

Ted's Notebook: When will the hit Sky F1 show be on next?

  • October 26, 2024 15:58
EXCLUSIVE: Red Bull star reveals pushback over GROUNDBREAKING F1 championship plans
GPFans Exclusive

EXCLUSIVE: Red Bull star reveals pushback over GROUNDBREAKING F1 championship plans

  • October 25, 2024 12:57

Latest News

GPFans Recap

Ricciardo ready as Red Bull set to make ‘IMMEDIATE’ driver change - GPFans F1 Recap

  • Yesterday 23:59
Max Verstappen

Kelly Piquet DEFIANT after huge Verstappen controversy

  • Yesterday 22:56
Daniel Ricciardo News

Ricciardo reveals preparations amid Red Bull driver lineup crisis

  • Yesterday 21:55
F1 Social

Former F1 star Vettel RETURNS in Brazil

  • Yesterday 20:58
Max Verstappen

Wolff accuses Verstappen of 'DIRTY DRIVING' after FIA punishment

  • Yesterday 19:55
Fernando Alonso

Alonso health update announced with Aston Martin statement

  • Yesterday 18:55
More news

F1 Race Calendar 2024

Complete kalender 2024

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x