A team from the University of Warwick has built what it calls the world's first completely environmentally friendly Formula Three racing car.

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The race car meets all of the Formula Three racing requirements except for its biodiesel engine.

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Last month, the WorldFirst Formula Three racing car was set to run in its first competitive race at the Formula Three Championship Final at Brands Hatch.

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In test runs,the WorldFirst car was the fifth fastest among Formula Three race cars.

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It would have been the first biodiesel-powered car to race at Formula Three.

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Current Formula Three rules let only gasoline-powered cars compete.

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