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This is all PR. In bet now it's way more energy demanding than before just because there are way more people involved. More journalists/media and many more su

• disordinary 9y ago
  Isn't that what I said in different words?
  • lqdc13 9y ago
    You're right. Didn't read your comment thoroughly. I guess I don't understand the general sentiment of why it is important that the actual show is as green as possible. To me it just underscores the disparity between the feel-good green energy and the actual carbon footprint people generate. For example, it's a lot more "green" to not own a car than to own a Tesla. I wish they kept racing a purely fun driver-focused endeavor and got rid of most of the electronics and hybrid tech. And for those who love the tech maybe have a separate competition of self-driving electric vehicles.
    • disordinary 9y ago
      Because it's good advertising and greentech is big business. Companies also want to be seen as being progressive and at the forefront of trends. Also, petrolheads aren't the most environmentally conscious so F1 is being a good citizen of the world by promoting green tech. Even if it's very much do as I say not as I do.