A race track in Hal Far is a pretty cool idea, but can we talk about Formula E first?
Recent news on a race track upgrade to the original Hal Far go-karting tracks are predicted to be completed during 2022. By creating a 2km track, Malta will also be granted to host a leg of the FIA European drag racing championship! But would this affect Maltese emission rates negatively?
The latest project proposed in Malta is aimed to benefit the Maltese original race track and it's community, which is based in Hal Far. This project has been approved and now word is spreading of it's completion date and the European FIA racing event to be hosted there. The sports facility is predicted to cost around €20 million and will measure 80,000 square meters! Which is a great feat for this sport in Malta considering the space and funds obtained for the project.
However, what does this mean for our European National Emission targets?
In Europe, the Formula E Championship has been launched by the UN Framework Convention on Climate change, of which Formula E allows to achieve carbon neutrality from the racing events.
The Formula E prioritises the reduction of carbon footprints in their events, mainly by having electric vehicles participate! The application of electric racing vehicles is a new concept, with many comparing it to the original Formula 1 international auto racing of single seaters.
The events by Formula E ensures all elements of the event, including staff travel, spectator travel, and event consumables all consistently allow for the least waste and footprint to create a new type of event. These 'guilt free' events can become the new normal, given the rising climate change and environmental issues we are facing.
So would it benefit Malta to also follow the Formula E lifecycle and assessments to safeguard our island from further emissions and waste generation from events held at the race track?
Let us know in the comments what your take is on the track, and if more environmentally concious measures should be taken and placed on this project?