Formula 1®

The World’s Fastest Logistics Race

Few sports conjure up the heady mix of speed, glamour and verve as intensively as Formula 1 - the world’s premier motorsports series. Since its inaugural race in 1950, the allure of seeing the most highly skilled drivers in the world reach record-breaking speeds has thrilled fans across the globe, from Britain to Bahrain and from Mexico to Japan. Behind the glamour and va-va voom, thousands of unsung heroes help to make it all possible, not least the DHL Motorsports team. As Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1, DHL draws on over 35 years’ experience handling complex, time-critical, international motorsports logistics.

DHL & Formula 1

Formula 1 is back: The 2020 season is due to restart in Austria

With the first of two race weekends at Spielberg following the coronavirus-induced hiatus, Formula 1 is poised to kick off the 2020 season.

New Formula 1 calendar for 2020

The dates for the first Formula 1 races of the 2020 season have been fixed with more to follow very soon. DHL will deliver F1 equipment for eight races in six countries this summer.

Behind the Camera

Calendar

Russia	Sep 27, 2020	Formula 1 VTB Russian Grand Prix Sochi Autodrom
Germany	Oct 11, 2020	Formula 1 Aramco Grosser Preis der Eifel Nürburgring
Portugal	Oct 25, 2020	Formula 1 Heineken Portuguese Grand Prix Algarve International Circuit
Italy	Nov 1, 2020	Formula 1 Emirates Gran Premio dell' Emilia Romagna Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari Imola
Turkey	Nov 15, 2020	Formula 1 DHL Turkish Grand Prix 2020 Istanbul Park
Bahrain	Nov 29, 2020	Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain	Dec 6, 2020	Formula 1 Rolex Sakhir Grand Prix 2020 Bahrain International Circuit
United Arab Emirates	Dec 13, 2020	Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Yas Marina Circuit

The Race Behind The Race

Our team takes care of the race behind the race so you can enjoy the thrill of F1 in every corner of the globe.

John Pearson

CEO, DHL Express

The Race Behind The Race

Our sport is very fast-moving, where precision and punctuality are ingredients. These attributes are also central to DHL, and this is a guarantee for the ongoing success of this relationship.

Sean Bratches

Managing Director, Commercial Operations at Formula 1

The Race Behind The Race

Fastest lap has a different importance this year because it’s another point in the championship, so it has a bigger meaning from now on.

Lewis Hamilton

Six times Formula 1 World Champion

Project Pitlane

The Logistical Challenge

DHL extends logistics partnership with Formula 1

Learn more about how DHL handles the overseas moves of up to 2,000 tons of precious cargo per race via sea and air freight.

Insight Logistics

Discover exciting stories and get expert insights from the fascinating world of logistics.

Staging the F1 Spectacle in Hollywood

DHL Fastest Lap Award

The DHL Fastest Lap Award was established to recognize the driver who most consistently demonstrates pure speed, with the fastest lap at the highest number of races each season.

DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award

The DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award recognizes outstanding teamwork and performance from the ‘unsung heroes’ who make a important contribution to the drivers’ success on the track.

Pit Stop World Record

Lewis Hamiton wins the DHL Fastest Lap Award 2019

Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is the winner of the DHL Fastest Lap Award after posting the fastest lap six times in the 21 races.

DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award presented to Red Bull Racing

Red Bull Racing again won DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award and set three world records in a single season.

All for the Fans

As a spectacular 2018 Formula 1 Championship season has come to an end, let`s take a look back at the unforgettable moments it delivered for fans from all over the world. The review features fans who had the chance to experience F1 live – as DHL's F1 Superfans!

Digital Champions

Following the F1 ESports Draft at Silverstone in July, we searched high and low to find our very own draftee to take on Tom Deacon at the GFinity Arena during the series finale, in a race to become the DHL Digital Champion.