What comes to mind when you hear the word motorsport? from the adrenaline-fueled roar of combustion engines to the silent but powerful surge of electric motors, we love it!
Motorsport has been the ultimate testbed for automotive innovation. Formula 1, founded in 1950, is widely considered the pinnacle of motorsport.

It has evolved into a global phenomenon, captivating millions of fans worldwide. F1’s mix of speed, strategy, and spectacle makes it an enduring favorite. The introduction of Drive to Survive (Netflix series) has further fueled its popularity.

—but can it survive in a world demanding sustainability?
Is banning motorsport the answer to environmental concerns, or is it the birthplace of the next big breakthroughs in energy efficiency and vehicle design?
Will the future belong to EV racing? Will Formula E be able to position itself as the sustainable future of motorsport? or will sustainable fuels keep ICE engines alive?
In this episode of the perspectiEV club, Sanket Howal, Mechanical Design Lead at Magnes.in and a professional racer, shares his crispy experiences of being in and visualizing the evolution of racing where speed meets sustainability.

Guest: ⁠⁠Sanket Howal

Hosts: ⁠⁠Kedar Balasubramanian⁠⁠, Sahil Bhandare⁠⁠⁠

Chapters:

01:12 Introduction

02:19 What was the motivation behind motorsport?

05:20 Sanket's racing experience!

08:50 What led to the formation of Formula E?

11:06 Curveball question! Where will the fans go from now? Formula 1 or Formula E?

14:16 How does innovation in motorsport trickle down to commercial vehicles?

18:42 Examples of practical innovation from F1 to other domains!

20:50 How is regulation enabling F1 to become net-zero?