“DHL and Formula 1 are committed in working together to reduceitsimpact on the environment, whilst continuing to provide a safeandenjoyable event for fans,” says Arjan Sissing, Head of GlobalBrandMarketing at DHL Group.
This year marked a significant milestone as DHL and F1 tookgreenlogistics to the next level by introducing 18 newbiofuel-poweredtrucks specifically for the European leg of theseason over thesummer. The new trucks run on HVO100 drop-in fuel(hydrotreatedvegetable oil), where each truck can reduce an averagereduction of83% in carbon emissions compared to standard fuels. DHLand F1 arecontinuously exploring new solutions to further reduceFormula 1’scarbon footprint, including plans to incorporatesustainablefuels.
This season the DHL Motorsports team will cover up to150,000km,including six double headers, two triple headers, and aninauguralrace in Las Vegas. DHL helps transports broadcastequipment, carand team equipment, hospitality equipment, fuel andtires.