Mercedes was able to reduce CO2 emissions by an impressive 89% by using biofuels to power its F1 trucks during the Spa-Zandvoort-Monza triple header.
At a time when F1 chiefs have come under scrutiny for a 24-race 2023 calendar that jets around the world, Mercedes has shown how teams can take their own responsibility in helping make environmental improvements.
The team is hoping that the lessons learned, especially around supply issues on mainland Europe, can help it move towards using sustainable fuels as much as possible in 2023. Analysis of the running showed that the use of the HVO 100 biofuel saved a total of 44,091kg of CO2 being released, which is a reduction in emissions of 89 percent.Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the truck experiment was an example of the push being made by his team to reduce its carbon footprint.