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DHL is the Official Founding Partner and has been the Official Logistics Partner of the world’s first all-electric motorsport championship since September 2013, before converting the concept of all-electric racing into reality with the ABB FIA Formula E’s inaugural race in Beijing in 2014.
With more than four decades of global motorsport experience, DHL has been instrumental in delivering and growing the world's first all-electric motorsport championship, spanning 132 races across 33 cities in 24 countries.
The Official Founding Partner continues to play a vital role in bringing the championship to its near-400 million fans worldwide, allowing them to enjoy the thrill of e-vehicle motorsport, while also being pivotal in activations including FIA Girls on Track and environmental stewardship such as a beach clean-up in Jakarta and tree planting in multiple cities worldwide.
DHL and Formula E's partnership is leading example of sustainable and efficient collaboration not only in the automotive industry, but also in global sports. This partnership enhances the fan experience worldwide and sets an industry standard for environmental sustainability.
DHL offers multimodal transport solutions, including sea and road freight, to maximise efficiency. Additionally, from Season 7 to 10, Formula E has achieved a substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions utilising biofuels for road and sea freight. This year for the first time, Formula E piloted DHL’s GoGreen Plus service for aviation, which leverages Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), for two legs of this year’s Championship.
Once the dust settles on the final race weekend of Season 10 in London, DHL will have covered more than 98,000 kilometres, delivering 16 races in 10 iconic cities across the 10th season. This extensive journey involved the transportation of around 400 metric tonnes of crucial freight per race, including race cars, batteries, charging units, broadcast equipment, as well as marketing and hospitality materials.
Julia Pallé, VP of Sustainability, Formula E, said: “Having personally worked with DHL over the last 11 years to deliver 10 seasons of racing, I’ve witnessed first-hand the extraordinary efforts and innovation to deliver our championship as sustainably as possible.
"Looking back on this important milestone, DHL has been at the forefront of developing new technologies, systems and infrastructure to continually pioneer industry-leading solutions that not only benefit Formula E but their wider logistics chain. I can’t wait to continue working together and consistently be at the frontier of next-gen sustainable logistic solutions.”
Arjan Sissing, Head of Global Brand Marketing, DHL Group, said: “Joining Formula E at the concept stage a year before the inaugural race, to now celebrating 10 seasons of Formula E racing together in London marks a significant milestone. The progress over the last decade has been incredible – from the growing fan base and car innovations to the sport's increasingly sustainable practices.
"We are proud to have been a founding partner and see the sport thrive, all while remaining true to our commitment to forging a sustainable future for the sport and in motorsports logistics.”
10 years of Julius Baer x Formula E
Julius Baer has been a Global Partner of the world’s first all-electric motorsport series since its launch in 2014, helping realise the growth and potential of the world’s most sustainable sport across all of its 130 races to date, amassing nearly 400 million fans.
Spanning a decade of innovation, including three generations of cars, Formula E and Julius Baer are committed to the mission of accelerating sustainable human progress through the power of electric racing, focusing on raising awareness and action around climate change and sustainable development.
Formula E’s forward-thinking and innovative approach to sport, sustainability and technology resonates and aligns to Julius Baer’s own corporate values, building a positive legacy for young and future generations around the globe.
Over the last 10 years, Julius Baer has been a strong and loyal supporter of the series with key activations and takeovers at races in Mexico City and Sao Paulo and its ‘home’ races in Bern and Zurich, as well as the Julius Baer Pole Position Award for the fastest driver in qualifying.
In 2022 Julius Baer announced a multiyear partnership extension until the end of 2026, supporting Formula E throughout its GEN3 era based on mutual objectives of sustainable development and investing in future generations.
Tiziana di Gioia, Chief Revenue Officer, Formula E, said: “We’re incredibly proud and lucky to have such a strong supporter of the series since day one. Since 2014 we have been committed to realising our shared ambitions of supporting sustainable development and future generations through forward thinking and innovative solutions.
"Julius Baer has been a loyal and steadfast champion of the series and we look forward in continuing to work with them to develop and take our sustainable sport to more fans around the world than ever before.”
Marco Parroni, Chief Marketing Officer, Julius Baer said: “What a great journey we have had together – from the very first race of the all-electric Formula E in 2014, which we supported as a founding partner, to today, when the championship has become the fourth-largest motorsport by fandom and is an inspiration around the world to follow the sustainable path. Julius Baer is proud of this amazing success.
"As we reach the 10-year milestone of our partnership, Formula E's innovative approach continues to align with our values and our 'next generation' investment themes of energy transition and future cities.”