Elsewhere at Monza
There’s more activity taking place at the Italian Grand Prix weekend as part of the wider Sustainability Strategy that Formula 1 introduced in 2019, which includes the goal of being Net Zero by 2030, leaving a legacy of positive change and creating a more diverse sport that reflects the world in which we race.
💡 Low-carbon energy generation system expansion
F1 has announced a partnership with Aggreko, which will see the low-carbon energy generation system, that has been trialled in Austria and Hungary and will be on the ground in Monza this weekend, expanded to be used at every European Grand Prix from 2025. The trials conducted so far have seen relevant carbon emissions reduced by >90%, with the system powering operational areas such as the Pit Lane, Paddock and International TV Compound.
🌲 Reforestation at the circuit
In 2023, a thunderstorm destroyed multiple trees across the circuit forest area. Since then, the circuit has begun a massive reforestation process, planting over 8,000 trees in one year. The Forestry Police have also donated trees to represent each F1 driver. In addition, the circuit has repurposed fallen trees into water fountains and benches across the Fan Zone.
🌺 Community awareness
Across the weekend there are multiple activations in place helping to raise awareness on key issues and support local organisations. This includes a collaboration with LILT Milano Monza e Brianza, where solar powered sunscreen dispensers have been set up in the circuit alongside skin cancer information points. Additionally, the circuit has partnered with local organisations that support the upskilling of individuals with physical and mental disabilities, both PizzaAut and AZALEA will be providing fresh pizzas and floral decorations across the weekend.
♿ Increasing access for fans
Multiple enhancements have been made across the circuit to improve accessibility. These include circuit tunnels that have been modified with ramps, increased accessible grandstands, Fan Zone accessibility activations and viewing platforms, and The Monza App now has an area dedicated to accessibility. The Awabots also return to give young people from San Gerado Hospital and Maria Letizia Verga Foundation the chance to virtually explore the paddock and meet their F1 heroes.
💧 Water refill
150 taps will provide free water across the circuits, an increase of 30% since 2023. Alongside this, a reusable cup scheme is in place across the circuit, and a food donation program will donate leftover food to local charities and look to repurpose food leftovers.