Episode 4: The Motorsport Paradox
Motorsport knows, better than most, how to move, accelerate and innovate. A perceived "dirty" sport is actually much cleaner and greener than we might imagine. No great surprise, therefore, that on climate change action, they're leading in many areas. Formula 1, advised by Futerra's Solitaire Townsend, have an ambitious 2030 netzero target. Here is a sport not afraid to take heavy decisions, and fast. The all-electric Formula E series takes things a step further. Julia Palle, from the Formula E leadership team, explains how "Extreme E", a brand new series for 2021, has been conceived primarily to help raise climate change awareness. Veloce racing's rising star Jamie Chadwick then joins the pod to discuss how her fellow millenials need to step up and take responsibility for the failings of previous generations. "The flying circus comes to town, race against the counting clocks..." A NinetyFour19 Production for Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. www.ninetyfour19.com
