# Eco-Friendly Auto Racing Formula 1 Cars Get Gas Mileage Mandates By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-1-forced-to-improve-race-gas-mileage References: [evworld](http://www.evworld.com/article.cfm?storyid=1046) The premier car racing league [Formula 1](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-f1-car) (F1) is coming to a close for the season. Formula 1 has a big challenge for next year. The Formula 1 president says that the central message he has for next year is better fuel mileage. Formula 1 cars currently get 3-4 miles per gallon. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent by teams just to get a few more RPMs out of the engine. Formula 1 is a league of racers where there is no budget. It will be fascinating to see the best engine designers struggle to design Formula 1 engines to be more fuel-efficient and still remain competitive. Imagine running a fuel measurement circuit at insane speeds and then slamming on the brakes! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fuel-efficient Formula 1 Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative engine designs that combine fuel-efficiency with high-performance for Formula 1 cars. - **Sustainable Racing Technologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly racing technologies that reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability in the auto racing industry. - **Alternative Fuels for Motorsports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and utilize alternative fuels, such as electric or hydrogen, to power motorsports vehicles and decrease their environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneering advancements in automotive engineering to develop more efficient and environmentally-friendly engines for various industries. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging renewable energy sources to power motorsports events and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing consulting services to motorsports teams and leagues to help them adopt eco-friendly practices and incorporate sustainable technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next Generation Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen3.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Racecars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missionh24.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-h2-racing-concept.md) - [Life-Like Race Car Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-revamped.md) - [Life-Sized Block Puzzled Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-f1-car.md) - [Celebratory Race Fan Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandom-fuel-kit.md) - [Racecar Team Drink Sponsorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-sponsorship.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Electric Vehicle-Inspired Racing Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-trophy.md)