WORLD – DHL and Formula 1® have announced the extension of their long-standing global partnership, which spans across a number of decades.
DHL thus remains the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1® for further years and will continue to be responsible for shipping world-class motorsport around the world.
The year 2021 sees 23 destinations on the Formula 1® racing calendar, the largest number in the sport’s history, with DHL transporting race cars, fuel and oil, equipment for the racing teams and transmission technology.
DHL has been the official logistics partner since 2004, winning each “race between the races” at every Grand Prix around the world.
“We are proud to continue our unique partnership for the years to come,” says Arjan Sissing, Global Head of Brand Marketing at DHL.
“Formula 1 has been delivering the ultimate in speed, precision, and technology to its fans for over 1000 races and it is DHL who delivers Formula 1 across the globe. For more than four decades, our common values connect us with each other and made it possible to win any logistics races around the world, before the first tires touch the track. We are looking forward to defending our title in each of these races between the races,” he added.
The transport volume of up to 1,400 tons have to be transported from one venue to the next within the shortest possible time and with great reliability and DHL employs a team of motorsports logistics specialists who work closely with Formula 1® management and the racing teams and just like on the racetrack, it’s all about speed, precision, and cutting-edge technology.
“DHL is our longest standing global partner, and we are delighted to have signed a partnership extension that demonstrates our strong and collaborative relationship.
Spefano Domicelli – President and ceo, Formula 1
Stefano Domenicali, President, and CEO, Formula 1®, added: “DHL is our longest standing global partner, and we are delighted to have signed a partnership extension that demonstrates our strong and collaborative relationship. For the past 16 years, we have delivered on and off the track together. We are proud to be working with the world’s leading logistics provider as we look ahead to the biggest season ever for Formula 1″.
The 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship™ begins March 28, with the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 and closes December 12 with the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021.
The 2021 race calendar takes in 23 races on five continents and is thus more action-packed than ever and, drivers, teams and DHL’s logistics crew all face the special challenge of three triple headers, where three races are held over three consecutive weekends
In the first triple header, the action takes place in Europe.
“An intercontinental triple header is where logistics is really put to the test,” says Paul Fowler, Global Motorsport Head, DHL Global Forwarding.
“Even during the race, before the checkered flag is waved, the DHL team start dismantling and stowing equipment.” For the logistics experts, the job becomes especially difficult when parts have to be flown out and back in again during the three-week triple header timeframe – such as for testing in special laboratories located all around the world.
With the extended partnership, DHL will again be offering two awards: The DHL Fastest Lap Award and the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award for special achievements by drivers and teams and this year’s awards will be presented to the winners in Abu Dhabi on the final day of the racing season.
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