They’re Here! First Ten Formula E Cars Arrive at Donington Park, Delivered by DHL

Official Logistics Partner makes first delivery of cars to the ten teams participating in world’s first fully electric motorsports championship. Testing – which is open to the public! – begins in June.

The very first fully-electric Spark Renault SRT-01E race cars were delivered from Paris-based Spark Racing Technology to the new Formula E headquarters and team facilities at Donington Park Racing Circuit in the UK today. 

DHL is the Official Logistics Partner and Founding Partner of the FIA Formula E Championship.

As part of the official opening of the new facilities, and ahead of the first track test at Donington Park in June, each of the ten teams took delivery of one race car, with the next ten-car DHL delivery scheduled for mid-June.

The delivery arrived on schedule and just weeks after the teams moved into their new 44,000 ft² custom-made, state-of-the-art home. Located in Donington’s Western Paddock, just 100 meters from the circuit itself at the Melbourne Hairpin entry, the new site offers high environmental standards, effective energy management systems and reduced carbon emissions – all in-line with Formula E’s sustainability core values – and complies with the “Very Good” BREEAM sustainable construction standards and the UK Government’s Low Carbon Economy and the National Planning Policy Framework requirements.

“In just a few months, the world will witness the inauguration of a thrilling new form of motorsport around the streets of Beijing, and other great cities around the globe.” (Ken Allen, CEO, DHL Express.)

“Formula E will not only deliver entertainment and excitement for all the family, but will also play an important role in the promotion of sustainable transport solutions,” said Ken Allen, CEO, DHL Express. “As the world’s leading logistics company, with one of the largest fleets of alternative drive vehicles in the industry worldwide, DHL is proud to be a Founding Partner of Formula E and incredibly excited to be joining them on their pioneering journey.” 

DHL is committed to the same future as Formula E. With our global sustainability program GoGreen, we have already started to integrate e-mobility into our business. Right now we have more than 11,500 environmentally friendly vehicles on the streets around the world. Check out how we are leading the way to a clean future here!