20 Years of Magic. Delivered.
413 races and over 1 million miles make up the successful team that is DHL and Formula 1®.
DHL delivers the hardware that F1® and the racing teams rely on. As Official Logistics Partner of F1® we have helped stage a world class spectacle to a global audience for 20 years. Learn more about these two unforgettable decades as partners.
2004
DHL becomes the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1®
2005
Red Bull Racing team joins F1®
2006
Jenson Button takes the first win of his F1® career
2007
DHL Fastest Lap Award is launched, bringing reward for speed and precision.
Per race, the DHL Fastest Lap provides the opportunity for drivers to gain an extra point - making all the difference in tight Championship fights.
To win requires speed, much like DHL's leading logistics team who deliver race calendars in record time.
2008
Kimi Raikkonen beats the record for the most DHL Fastest Laps in an F1® season (10)
2009
Jenson Button secures his first Driver's World Championship with Brawn GP
2010
The FORMULA 1® KOREAN GRAND PRIX joins the F1® race calendar
Iceland volcano eruption disrupts delivery of Formula 1®. DHL ensures FORMULA 1® GRAND PRIX DE ESPANA is delivered on time.
2011
The FORMULA 1® CANADIAN GRAND PRIX sees the longest race in F1® history at over 4 hours
2012
'This is the Speed of Yellow',
DHL places F1® in the foreground of its global campaigning again
2013
Red Bull Racing performs the first Fastest Pit Stop in sub two seconds - 1.932s
2014
Rosberg and Hamilton celebrate at the FORMULA 1® DHL AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
2015
The first DHL Fastest Pit Stop Trophy is awarded to Red Bull Racing, set out to celebrate outstanding teamwork
2016
First global design competition for the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award
2017
DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award is handed over to Mercedes for the first time at the FORMULA 1® ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
2018
DHL transports the F1® Broadcast Centre for the first time
2004
DHL becomes the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1®
2005
Red Bull Racing team joins F1®
2006
Jenson Button takes the first win of his F1® career
2007
DHL Fastest Lap Award is launched, bringing reward for speed and precision.
Per race, the DHL Fastest Lap provides the opportunity for drivers to gain an extra point - making all the difference in tight Championship fights.
To win requires speed, much like DHL's leading logistics team who deliver race calendars in record time.
2008
Kimi Raikkonen beats the record for the most DHL Fastest Laps in an F1® season (10)
2009
Jenson Button secures his first Driver's World Championship with Brawn GP
2010
The FORMULA 1® KOREAN GRAND PRIX joins the F1® race calendar
2011
The FORMULA 1® CANADIAN GRAND PRIX sees the longest race in F1® history at over 4 hours
2012
'This is the Speed of Yellow',
DHL places F1® in the foreground of its global campaigning again
2013
Red Bull Racing performs the first Fastest Pit Stop in sub two seconds - 1.932s
2014
Rosberg and Hamilton celebrate at the FORMULA 1® DHL AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
2015
The first DHL Fastest Pit Stop Trophy is awarded to Red Bull Racing, set out to celebrate outstanding teamwork
2016
First global design competition for the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award
2017
DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award is handed over to Mercedes for the first time at the FORMULA 1® ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
2018
DHL transports the F1® Broadcast Centre for the first time
2019
F1® fans celebrate the season opener at the Australia fan Festival
2020
The global spread of COVID-19 causes a postponement to the F1® calendar. DHL delivers the first race of the 2020 season behind closed doors in Austria.
Lewis Hamilton wins 7th Driver's World Championship, equaling Michael Schumacher's record.
F1® returns to Turkey with DHL as Title Partner
2022
DHL focuses on recycling with Mangue Car at the Brazilian GP and BEEN fashion collection - both made from wasted Plastics
2023
DHL launches fleet of biofuel-powered trucks to deliver the European Leg
2024
DHL becomes part of the iconic MONACO GP pit lane
20 Years Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1®
The Anniversary Quiz
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the longstanding partnership between DHL and Formula 1®, we gave you the chance to win great prizes in each of our seven quizzes.
The competition was running until August 18th. Winners have been contacted via e-mail.