The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is taking another significant step toward decarbonizing motorsport logistics by deploying a fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck across all nine European races of the 2026 Formula One season.
Announced ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, the initiative will see the battery-electric heavy-duty truck transport one of the team’s race trailers throughout the European leg of the championship. The vehicle is expected to cover approximately 15,000 kilometers between Monaco and Madrid, where the European portion of the season concludes in mid-September.
Building on Successful Electric Logistics Trials
The expanded deployment follows a series of successful trials during the 2025 Formula One season. Among the milestones was the team’s first electric-powered trip to the British Grand Prix and an industry-first operation that transported the team’s W16 race cars from Brackley to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix using electric power.
By extending the use of the eActros 600 to every European race on the calendar, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS aims to demonstrate that long-haul electric transport can reliably support the demanding logistics requirements of a global motorsport championship.
The eActros 600 recently completed its first journey of the season from Brackley, England, to Monaco, covering more than 1,600 kilometers. During the season, the truck will transport essential operational infrastructure, including the team’s communications office as well as medical and physiotherapy facilities.
Supporting Formula One Sustainability Goals
Logistics remains one of the most challenging areas for Formula One teams seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Expanding the use of electric transport is part of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS’ broader strategy to lower Scope 3 emissions and achieve its Race Team Control Net Zero target by 2030.
The electric truck deployment complements the team’s wider sustainable logistics program, which also includes extensive use of HVO100 biofuel. Supported by title and technical partner PETRONAS, the team achieved 99% HVO100 coverage across its race and marketing truck fleet during the 2025 European season, reducing emissions by more than 410 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, said the full-season rollout reflects the organization’s commitment to accelerating decarbonization in some of its most difficult operational areas.
She noted that the project has rapidly progressed from pilot journeys to a complete deployment across the European race calendar, highlighting the team’s focus on driving innovation both on and off the track.
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600: Designed for Long-Haul Transport
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is engineered specifically for long-distance freight operations. The truck is equipped with a 600 kWh usable Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack and offers a minimum driving range of 500 kilometers on a single charge.
Its fast-charging capability is another key advantage. Using a Megawatt Charging System (MCS), the battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in approximately 25 minutes, helping minimize downtime and maintain the demanding schedules required in professional motorsport logistics.
According to Daimler Truck UK, the project showcases not only the capabilities of the eActros 600 but also the rapid development of Europe’s charging infrastructure, proving that long-haul electric transportation is already viable for some of the most demanding logistics operations.
As Formula One continues its push toward greater sustainability, the expanded use of battery-electric trucks by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS highlights how zero-emission technologies are increasingly becoming a practical solution for large-scale motorsport logistics.
