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The obstacles that make hydrogen unattractive for F1’s sustainability push

Talk of hydrogen as a potential future Formula 1 fuel won’t go away. But PAT SYMONDS says there remains significant hurdles to overcome before it can emerge as a rival to the sustainable synthetic fuels that will be adopted from 2026

As the world moves away from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources, hydrogen is often mentioned as a pathway to a low-carbon future. It’s already making its presence felt in motorsport through Extreme H and various sportscar projects, but will it find its way to Formula 1?

Insight: How close is widespread adoption of hydrogen in motorsport?

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