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Yasir Arafat, Senior Research Associate (Batteries for EVs and Batteries Recycling), Edith Cowan University

Formula One is moving towards hybrid engines and renewable fuel. Major environmental progress or just ‘greenwashing’?

For the millions of fans who tune into every race, Formula One (F1) is more than just a sport – it’s the apex of aerodynamics, skill and strategy.

Behind the scenes, a quieter but more crucial race against carbon emissions is unfolding.

Given the sport’s substantial carbon footprint, F1 has faced criticism from society and even from its own drivers.

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