In Germany, the AMG Petronas F1 team stated that this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw the debut of pioneering bio-based carbon fiber composite material on the team’s W16 race car.
The rear brake duct wheel shields on F1 pilot George Russel’s car were developed using a new resin that includes 30% bio-based materials.
This marks the first time that the team has used sustainable carbon fiber composites on a technically performant component in race conditions, the team said.
The team’s Head of Sustainability Alice Ashpitel said: “This project with Syensqo highlights our commitment to reduce our environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of performance.
“By integrating bio-based resin within a carbon fiber composite material, we are setting a new benchmark for the future of motorsport and beyond,” she added.
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