Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team hits 99% sustainable fuel use

The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team has reached 99% coverage of HVO100 biofuel across its race and marketing truck logistics for the 2025 European season.

The achievement, enabled through ongoing collaboration with Title and Technical Partner PETRONAS, marks a significant step in the team’s net zero journey. Since the introduction of HVO100 biofuel in 2022, the team has avoided over 1,190 tonnes of CO₂e emissions across its European race and marketing truck logistics.

HVO100, a second-generation drop-in biofuel, reduces emissions by up to 81% compared to standard diesel, offering a scalable and immediate solution for reducing carbon impact in transport.

Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, said: “Our sustainability strategy is built on innovation on and off the track, and the expansion of HVO100 across 99% of our European season’s race and marketing truck logistics is testament to this. Every kilometre travelled using biofuel moves us closer to Net Zero by 2040, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable high performance. We are proud to be driving change, not just on track, but across every part of our operations. In line with our ambition to become one of the most sustainable global professional sports teams, we are committed to achieving Net Zero for total Race Team Control emissions by 2030 and full Net Zero across all scopes by 2040.”

Complementing its biofuel efforts, the team also completed its first long-distance journey using the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in 2025, transporting cars from Brackley to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix – a 673km trip – with emissions up to 80% lower than diesel over the vehicle's lifecycle.

Looking ahead, the team aims to expand HVO100 usage beyond Europe and further integrate electric trucks into its logistics, reinforcing Formula One’s role as a platform for sustainable innovation.