The team is looking to reduce its environmental impact in all facets of the business
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As part of the team’s push to be more sustainable, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 has been using electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks to move its W16 cars to Grand Prix events. Earlier this year, an eActros 600 moved F1 vehicles from Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1’s site in the UK to Holland for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix.
Covering a distance of 673km during that journey, the truck, which has an estimated range of more than 500km on a single charge, was said to have been able to complete the entire journey without needing to recharge based on its consumption. Despite this, the team took the opportunity to recharge at a Milence truck charging hub which supplied the vehicle with 100% renewable energy.
A test trip to the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone earlier this summer was completed with three Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks
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Alice Ashpitel, head of sustainability at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, said: “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.
“As a team, our commitment to sustainability means that we rethink how we move, not just how we race. While we are driven by performance on track, we are incredibly proud that our innovations travel beyond the grid. The use of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks, initially piloted at our home race in July, and then used to transport our race cars to Zandvoort, is another important step in our decarbonisation journey.”
As standard, the trucks have a range of more than 500km
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Ash Armstrong, eConsultancy manager at Daimler Truck UK, said: “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 with our eActros 600.
“We could not be more thrilled that one of our eActros 600 trucks has been used to transport the team’s W16 cars from Brackley, UK to Zandvoort, Holland. We are extremely proud to showcase the impressive range and capability of this truck. It just goes to show that the era of electrification is upon us and range anxiety is no longer an issue.”
Parked up in the paddock ready for race day
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Elsewhere in the team’s eco-conscious ambitions, a bio-based carbon fiber composite featured for the first time at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The new material was used for the rear brake duct wheel shields and features a resin developed with 30% bio-based materials.
Ashpitel added: “We are proud to be powering sustainable innovation within Formula One, introducing sustainable carbon fibre composites on a technically performant component. This project with Syensqo highlights our commitment to reduce our environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of performance.
“By integrating bio-based resin within a carbon fibre composite material, we are setting a new benchmark for the future of motorsport and beyond. The fact that these materials have been derived from by-products associated with the creation of bio-diesel is an added benefit and indicates the power of advanced sustainable fuels.”
A closer look at the rear brake duct wheel shields
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Rodrigo Elizondo, president of Syensqo Composite Materials commented: “We are pleased to see our project with Mercedes come to life on the W16 race car. Our bio-based resin technology represents a significant step forward in sustainable materials innovation.
“By replacing traditional petroleum-based components with those derived from renewable sources, we are not only introducing circularity in our product design but also paving the way for future innovations. We are very pleased to see this material applied in such a high-performing environment, showcasing its potential for broader applications.”