Good Energy? F1 and Oil Sponsorships

As we approach the Austin GP, we're exploring in today’s Planet Paddock episode something that’s inextricable from Texas and F1… oil & gas. Fossil fuel companies are currently spending at least $5.6 billion on sport sponsorship deals and F1 makes up about $2bn of that, more than any other sport. What's the history of oil and F1? How does this jive with F1’s 2026 regulations and stated goal of Net Zero by 2030? Is it sportswashing? And what’s F1’s responsibility here? Tiggy and Fiona explore all that and more.Related episodes:What are the 2026 Regulations?What is Drop-In Sustainable Fuel?Check out our merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Substack. As always, join us on Discord, Patreon, and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code F1RTHEGIRLS for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/FORTHEGIRLS* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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F1R THE GIRLS is becoming Paddock Project! Still your place for everything F1. For each race weekend, Tiggy, Chesa, and Sarah bring you a preview and recap, covering everything from track history, team upgrades, and special educational topics to the latest headlines, post-race analysis, and signature "hot takes," MVP, LVP, and radio of the week segments. We also host interviews with professionals in the sport, ranging from current and former drivers and heads of strategy to engineers in the wind tunnels and trackside. Tune in monthly to two special series on Sustainability and Women in Motorsport. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @itspaddockproject!