Putting the F1 Energy Transition in Pole Position

In this first episode of the series, we’re speaking to Ellen Jones Head of ESG at Formula 1® about their journey to achieve net zero. It’s an ambitious goal and Ellen is embracing the opportunity.

Ellen has made it clear there is no ‘silver bullet’ for decarbonising the sport, despite being home to some of the most impressive feats of engineering, design and manufacturing. As such, she believes the sport’s international footprint and reputation for innovation puts it in a stronger position to help lead the way for other organisations.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO at Formula 1, also shares this vision. In late 2024, he told the BBC the sport must “embrace technical opportunities” if it’s to make real progress. These opportunities not only involve the racing itself, but all the other activities taking place before, during and after the checkered flag is waved.

This is where strategic partnerships with companies like Aggreko are making the difference.

With the company named as Official Temporary Power Solutions Provider, the sport is poised to take its next leap forward. As we’ll see over the course of this episode, the trials have already delivered significant improvements. And now the company will work closely with the F1® team across Europe to deliver greener, cleaner power to the Paddock, Pit lane and broadcast areas.

This is all being done to increase site efficiency in pursuit of net zero carbon emissions by 2030 – a formidable challenge for such a logistically complex event but one where Aggreko’s Greener Upgrades™ technologies are making a real impact.

In this special episode of The Current, Ellen is joined by Dawn Demellweek, Aggreko’s Director of Sustainability and Compliance.

Over the next 40 minutes, we’ll get the inside track on this landmark initiative, the technical challenges of delivering an energy transition at an international scale, as well as the similarities and differences Formula 1® shares with organisations in different industries.