DHL celebrates 10-year partnership with Formula E World Championship

DHL has been integral to the world’s first all-electric motorsport championship since 2013 and last weekend (21/22 July) saw the final leg of the 2023/24 season.

The company has delivered 132 races across 33 cities in 24 countries to date and to mark the milestone, Formula E presented DHL with a Gen 1 car (pictured) adorned in a custom DHL livery.

The design showcases abstract red lines reflecting DHL’s branding, alongside the green leaf symbolising sustainability. Text detailing key partnership milestones surround the car, showcasing DHL’s contribution to motorsports and global race delivery.

DHL’s partnership with Formula E features multimodal transport solutions, including both sea and road freight, to maximise efficiency.

For the past three seasons, Formula E has achieved a substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions using biofuels for road and sea freight and, for the second time in this year’s Championship, the freight was transported using DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, which leverages Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Three planes travelled nearly 5,000 miles from Portland to London using SAF, achieving a reduction in greenhouse gases of approximately 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.

Arjan Sissing, head of global brand marketing at DHL Group, said: “Joining Formula E at the concept stage a year before the inaugural race, to now celebrating 10 seasons of Formula E racing together in London, marks a significant milestone. The progress over the last decade has been incredible – from the growing fan base and car innovations to the sport’s increasingly sustainable practices. We are proud to have been a founding partner and see the sport thrive, all while remaining true to our commitment to forging a sustainable future for the sport and in motorsports logistics.”

Added Julia Pallé, VP of sustainability, Formula E: “Having personally worked with DHL over the last 11 years to deliver 10 seasons of racing, I’ve witnessed first-hand the extraordinary efforts and innovation to deliver our championship as sustainably as possible. Looking back on this important milestone, DHL has been at the forefront of developing new technologies, systems, and infrastructure to continually pioneer industry-leading solutions that not only benefit Formula E but their wider logistics chain. I can’t wait to continue working together and consistently be at the frontier of next-gen sustainable logistic solutions.”