In Germany, Formula 1 announced that DHL’s new fleet of trucks running on biofuel reduced carbon emissions by an average of 83% compared to fuel-driven trucks, across the European leg of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Across the nine European rounds, the new 18 trucks were powered by HVO100 drop-in fuel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and travelled over 10,600 km, transporting an average of 300 metric tons of freight per race. These trucks were vital in delivering the events in Europe, which concluded with the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA 2023 in Monza at the start of September.
The biofuel-driven trucks maintain the same level of performance in terms of load capacity and travel distance as their diesel counterparts and all trucks in the DHL fleet are equipped with GPS to monitor fuel consumption and optimise more efficient routes.
In 2026, alongside the introduction of the next-generation hybrid engine, Formula 1 cars will be powered by advanced sustainable fuel, which due to the development from the sport’s energy suppliers could have a hugely positive impact on the wider automotive and transport industry with drop-in capabilities. This year’s F2 and F3 Championships have been powered by 55% sustainable fuel in partnership with Aramco, with the latter concluding at the Italian Grand Prix.
