Last year F1 announced its first ever sustainability plan, with an ambitious goal to make itself “carbon neutral” by 2030.
Bernie Ecclestone: “Up until 10-15 years ago sport wasn’t run in a mature way – typically by ex-players not business professionals.”
He notes that Formula 1 has increased its number of races from 21 to 22 this year, while Mr Gangakumaran concedes there are plans for several more.
It also faces stiff competition in the sustainability stakes from events such as the World Cup, which could become carbon neutral by 2022.
