F1 announced that it has joined the ranks of the FIA and Extreme H to jointly establish a relevant research and development team for the promotion of hydrogen power races, hoping to further contribute to the use of hydrogen power architecture in races, and even the popularization of daily practicality in the future. This does not mean that F1 will launch a hydrogen racing series, and F1 is currently planning to adopt fully sustainable fuels by 2026, aiming for zero carbon emissions by 2030, demonstrating the viability of sustainable and environmentally friendly motorsport.
Motorsport has always been forward-looking, and some of the technology used in racing horses is likely to be used in general cars, although not all racing technologies are the same, and the durability of the product can be further demonstrated through rigorous competition. With the development of alternative energy sources, not only pure electric racing has emerged, but sustainable fuels have also been gradually introduced into today's motorsports and have begun to be used in many current races.
Developed in 2019, Extreme E is an electric vehicle off-road race schedule, and in 2023, Extreme E reached an agreement with the FIA and plans to launch the Extreme H Championship in 2025With the addition of F1, it is further conducive to the promotion of the event.
As for F1 joining the R&D team formed by FIA and Extreme H, it does not mean that F1 will launch a hydrogen energy series, or that F1 will change to hydrogen energy combat power, because F1 is currently promoting sustainable fuel, that is, the use of recycled ethanol, and the future goal is to fully use sustainable fuel to further reduce fuel consumption.