Formula E has today unveiled Driving Force - a new sustainability education programme for children aged 8-12 – to help improve learning and empowerment around environmental and social issues. The programme builds on the all-electric series’ world-leading sustainability criteria, including being the world’s first net zero carbon sport, since inception in line with the 2020 definitions.
Designed for local communities and educational organisations within host cities, the new programme has four separate modules on key sustainability topics including air pollution, renewable energy, circular economy and diversity, equity & inclusion, with plans for additional modules and content in the future.
The online content used by children for independent learning, educational groups and teachers alike will also be supplemented by in-person workshops and activations in Formula E’s host cities aligned to the race calendar. Harnessing the power of sport to engage young people, Formula E will complement the online content to enhance engagement and understanding of the important sustainability issues concerning both people and the planet as part of its community engagement activity aligned to its races.
Driving Force approaches these issues in an optimistic and engaging manner to encourage children to feel positive and empowered about their ability to engage with sustainable themes and create a positive impact themselves during a time of rising eco-anxiety amongst young people and their parents. Since children are the future changemakers, Driving Force is set up to give them the necessary foundation and knowledge from an early age, nurturing a generation committed to positive action.
The innovative new programme builds on Formula E’s Better Futures Fund announced in May 2024, whereby a dedicated charitable fund supports local causes and communities within each of its host cities, designed to provide a more direct and positive impact on the people where each of its races take place.
Julia Pallé, VP of Sustainability, Formula E, said: “Driving Force is another industry-leading initiative by Formula E, designed to positively educate, impact and empower children in communities where we race. It’s benefit though is two-fold, whereby we’re giving young children the building blocks of education and sustainability stewardship, enabling both their communities and natural environments to flourish for decades and generations to come. Only by looking after and educating our younger communities can we ensure they better look after the planet and each other.”
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The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is the premier sanctioning body for drag racing, overseeing hundreds of events annually across the United States. With its high-speed excitement, precision-tuned machines, and dedicated drivers, NHRA drag racing has grown into a major motorsport, captivating fans of speed and power. The competition is divided into various categories, each with distinct rules, vehicle types, and levels of performance. These categories range from grassroots classes that allow amateur racers to compete, all the way up to the elite professional ranks. Here’s a closer look at the different categories of NHRA drag racing.
The Mercedes-AMG ONE (energy consumption combined weighted: 17.7 kWh/100 km plus 9.9 l/100 km | fuel consumption combined discharged battery: 14.6 l/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined weighted: 224 g/km | CO₂ class combined weighted: G | CO₂ class discharged battery: G) has been the fastest production car on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife since October 2022 and has been unrivalled ever since. The only rival is the ONE itself. Now Mercedes AMG brand ambassador and DTM driver Maro Engel has once again significantly improved the lap time he set. With an officially measured and notarised time of 6:29.090 minutes for the 20.832-kilometre track, the hypercar with Formula 1™ technology beat its own record for production vehicles by over five seconds. This makes the Mercedes AMG ONE the first road car to beat the magic mark of 6:30 minutes. It is also the only series hybrid hypercar to date to have taken on the world's most demanding racetrack and is the undisputed leader in the super-sports-car class.
“We’ve held the record for road vehicles for almost two years now. But at AMG, we always want to push the boundaries of what is possible to the maximum or even push them a little further. That’s why we have once again demonstrated what is possible with the unique AMG ONE. The entire team has been rewarded for its efforts and commitment. I’m proud of this determined team effort and of this fantastic record time. Once again, we’ve impressively demonstrated the spirit and expertise of AMG.”
Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes AMG GmbH and
Head of the Mercedes Benz G Class & Mercedes Maybach divisions
“Two years ago, the conditions were not ideal, and some sections of the track were still a little damp. We knew we could do more, and we wanted to show that. Today we were able to demonstrate the maximum potential of the AMG ONE. Many thanks to the whole team from Affalterbach for the trust they’ve placed in me. It was a great pleasure and honour to be able to drive this record lap with such a unique car.”
Maro Engel, Mercedes AMG brand ambassador
In order to achieve the lofty goals they had set for themselves, meticulous preparation was necessary. In addition, the track conditions had to be ideal in order to beat the 6:30 minute target. On September 23, 2024, at 6:56 p.m., on his third timed lap, Maro Engel achieved the new record. With temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius (air) and 20 degrees Celsius (asphalt), the legendary Nordschleife was dry throughout and offered perfect grip.
Like Lewis Hamilton and George Russell on their Formula 1™ race weekends, Maro Engel also had to make the best possible use of the hybrid drive's electrical energy. This is particularly challenging, especially with a track length of more than 20 kilometres. Therefore, it is immensely important to use the right sections of the track to recuperate during braking phases and thus store energy in the batteries again.
To do this, Maro Engel utilised the AMG ONE's four-stage Energy Flow Control (EFC) system and in some cases deliberately took his foot off the accelerator a little earlier than he normally would. In technical jargon, this is known as “lift and coast”. Preliminary tests in the driving simulator in Affalterbach and on the Nordschleife itself provided the necessary insights, which the team and driver were able to optimally implement for the record lap. In accordance with the specifications of Nürburgring 1927 GmbH & Co KG, the vehicle was tested and documented by TÜV Rheinland to ensure that it was in standard condition. A notary confirmed that the record drive had been carried out correctly.
Amidst a competitive and enthusiastic atmosphere, the first round of the 2024 Saudi Toyota Karting Championship concluded at the Dirab Karting Circuit in Riyadh. The one-day event saw the participation of 8 drivers and was organized and overseen by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. It was sponsored by the official partner Jameel Motorsports and the strategic partner the Saudi Investment Bank, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports.
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