The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team will power 99% of its European race and marketing truck logistics with HVO100 biofuel in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across its operations.
The team began using HVO100, a hydrotreated vegetable oil-based biofuel, in 2022 and has gradually increased coverage since. According to Mercedes, the switch has so far prevented the emission of more than 1,190 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent from its European logistics.
The use of biofuel is supported by the team’s Title and Technical Partner PETRONAS and its logistics suppliers. HVO100, a second-generation drop-in fuel, can reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 81% compared with conventional diesel and requires no engine modifications.
Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1, 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.”
The team aims to achieve Net Zero Race Team Control emissions by 2030 and full Net Zero across all scopes by 2040.
Following a pilot at the 2025 British Grand Prix, Mercedes also completed its first long-distance journey using the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in August, transporting race cars from Brackley to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix. The vehicle can reduce lifecycle CO₂e emissions by up to 80% compared with diesel trucks.
Mercedes has indicated plans to explore biofuel use at race locations outside Europe and expand the use of electric trucks in future seasons.
