The Bahrain International Circuit has announced that all energy used at next year's Bahrain Grand Prix will come from sustainable energy sources in accordance with the kingdom's commitment to increase renewable energy use.

Bahrain's commitment to renewable energy comes off the back of Formula 1's own plan to have net-zero carbon emission by 2030, with the venue hoping to reduce its carbon footprint and cut costs on its energy usage.

Phase 1 of this initiative will begin in the summer of this year, with the project set to be completed by the early part of next year ahead of the team's return to the venue.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the circuit's initiative as he hopes that the sport can improve its sustainability on and off the track.

“We are proud of the efforts by the Bahrain International Circuit to make the race more sustainable and their bigger plans for the coming years. This is another great example of the steps being taken by the country under its leadership to use technology and innovation to advance its sustainability plans. It perfectly aligns to our own strategy to be Net Zero Carbon as a sport by 2030 and to improve our sustainability on and off the track.” 

Chief executive of the Bahrain International circuit Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa hopes that the circuit's initiative will make other events reliant on sustainable energy sources in the future.

“Today’s commitment is an important part of our broader sustainability aims as a circuit and supports F1’s own target to be net carbon neutral by 2030. This initiative will not only make our F1 race a cleaner and  greener event in the future but will encourage other large-scale events to make the move to sustainable  energy and inspire sports fans to embrace change.” 

The Formula 1 season begins tomorrow.