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Felipe Calderón leads the FIA environmental commission as the organization targets a 50% reduction in operational emissions by 2030. The strategy includes transitioning Formula 1 to second-generation waste fuels and partnering with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation for battery circularity.
The Pioneer 25 race car demonstrates that hydrogen fuel cell technology can withstand extreme racing stresses, such as 17g landing forces. This success supports the FIA's goal to integrate hydrogen into future safety car programs and achieve Net Zero by 2030.
Formula 1 aims for a 50% emissions reduction by 2030, focusing on logistics which account for 49% of its carbon footprint. While Qatar Airways and DHL programs reduce air freight emissions, IATA warns that global SAF production will only reach 2.4 million tonnes in 2026.