Mercedes F1 Shifts into Sustainable Gear with Electric Race-Truck Logistics, Kennedy Amissah

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is taking green innovation off the track by adopting fully electric trucks for its European race logistics. This marks a first for the sport in the region.

After trialing HVO100 biofuel, the team pulled off an all-electric haul—from its Brackley base to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort—using the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. The 600 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery delivers around 500 kilometers of range, and with a megawatt charging system it recharges from 20 % to 80 % in just 25 minutes.

This isn’t just performance—it’s environmental impact. Compared with diesel alternatives, the eActros 600 could cut up to 80 % of its CO₂e emissions over the vehicle’s lifetime. That level of efficiency, paired with speed and reliability, makes it a perfect fit for the high-stakes world of F1 logistics.

This move builds on Mercedes F1’s long-running decarbonization journey. In 2022, they began piloting biofuel, achieving 98 % coverage across their European race and marketing fleet by 2024 and cutting over 500 tonnes of CO₂e. Logistics remain a big part of their carbon footprint, and with each innovation—from biofuels to electric trucks—they’re driving real change.

Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has switched to an all-electric truck in a move towards sustainable logistics The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has begun using all-electric trucks for its European logistics, a first for the sport in the region. The team has a background in trialling greener energy sources, such as HVO100 biofuel, and this initiative continues its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Following a trial at the 2025 British Grand Prix, the Mercedes Team transported its W16 race cars to the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix using an all-electric truck. The 673km trip from the team's base in Brackley to Zandvoort was completed by a Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600. This vehicle is part of a new generation of heavy goods vehicles designed for sustainability.

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/mercedes-f1-electric-trucks-race-logistics

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