How Formula E earns its carbon-neutral label at Monaco E-Prix
By Laurent Duval, MonacoViews Editorial
The Monaco E-Prix takes place on 16 and 17 May, bringing Formula E's shared-car, recycled-parts and cooking-oil fuel model to the streets of the Principality.
The streets around Port Hercule host the Monaco E-Prix this Saturday and Sunday, 16 and 17 May, as Formula E returns for its twelfth season with a sustainability model that sets it apart from conventional motorsport. The championship operates on shared battery units across all competing teams, a structural decision that cuts manufacturing emissions and limits the volume of hardware shipped to each race venue.
On the fuel side, the championship converts used cooking oil into the biofuel that powers its logistics fleet, reducing dependence on fossil fuels for the substantial ground transport required to run a street circuit event. Components damaged during racing are not simply discarded - broken parts are collected, assessed and fed back into certified recycling streams, a process that contributes directly to the series holding a carbon-neutral accreditation.
For Monaco residents, the E-Prix is one of the rare occasions when the circuit layout differs from the Formula 1 Grand Prix configuration, using a shorter inner loop that keeps racing closer to the harbour front. The event draws a compact but engaged crowd, and Formula E has built its identity on accessible fan zones and close proximity to the cars - a contrast to the more choreographed spectacle of the F1 weekend three weeks later.