The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has set a powerful precedent for sustainable motorsport logistics, completing a landmark long-haul journey using a fully electric heavy goods vehicle. In the build-up to the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, the team successfully transported its W16 race cars from Brackley, Northamptonshire, to Zandvoort in the Netherlands—a distance of 673 kilometres—using a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600.
This achievement marks the first time in Formula One history that a team has relied on an all-electric HGV during the European season. Based on the truck’s consumption, the eActros 600 could have completed the entire trip on a single charge, underscoring its formidable efficiency and range.
A Bold Step in Sustainable Logistics
The journey demonstrates the viability of electrified long-distance haulage and reinforces Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1’s commitment to decarbonising its operations. The team charged the eActros 600 exclusively with 100% renewable energy at a dedicated Milence truck hub, ensuring that the entire trip remained carbon-neutral.
While other competitors continued to rely on diesel-powered transporters, the electric truck stood out as a symbol of innovation at the Dutch Grand Prix. It follows an earlier pilot at the 2025 British Grand Prix, where three eActros 600 trucks were used to move cars and equipment to Silverstone.
Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1, highlighted the broader vision driving the project:
“Our work is powered by a team of people who are passionate about shaping a better future – one where performance and purpose go hand in hand on our journey to become one of the most sustainable global professional sports teams. While we are driven by performance on track, we are incredibly proud that our innovations travel beyond the grid.”
Engineering a New Era of Heavy-Duty Transport
At the heart of this milestone is the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, recently named International Truck of the Year 2025. Equipped with a 600kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery and a class-leading range of over 500km, it is built for endurance and efficiency. The megawatt charging system (MCS) allows the battery to charge from 20% to 80% in just 25 minutes, proving that rapid, long-distance electric haulage is no longer a future ambition but a present reality.
Ash Armstrong, eConsultancy Manager at Daimler Truck UK, expressed pride in the achievement:
“We are continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible with battery electric trucks. Our partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is key in demonstrating that sustainable, long-haul distribution has arrived. The era of electrification is upon us and range anxiety is no longer an issue.”
Building on a Legacy of Green Innovation
This breakthrough builds on the team’s existing sustainability efforts. Since 2022, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 has powered its European logistics operations with HVO100, a second-generation biofuel, saving more than 500 tonnes of emissions in the 2024 season alone. The successful deployment of the eActros 600 adds another dimension to a strategy that combines cutting-edge performance with environmental responsibility.
As the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team continues to pioneer sustainable practices, this journey from Brackley to Zandvoort is more than a logistical triumph—it is a statement of intent. In an era where motorsport and environmental stewardship must co-exist, the eActros 600 proves that high performance and low emissions can travel hand in hand.
