How Do F1 Teams Transport Their Goods?

As Formula 1Formula 1 is the pinnacle of open-wheel,  single-seater car racing and arguably the highest level of any motorsport globally. Also... There's more... is the largest multisite sporting event on the planet the logistics are impressive.

More than 1,400 tons of equipment, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, is transported across the world to every race. This includes the team’s tools, equipment and technology, as well as catering facilities, meeting spaces, and everything the teams need for the weekend. And don’t forget fuelIn 2022 F1 cars run on 87 octane fuel which is 10% ethanol As part of their green strategy, Formula... There's more..., tyresToday's F1 cars are running 18-inch wheels (up from 13 inches in recent years) with the widths unchanged - 305mm... There's more..., broadcasting and hospitality all needing to be transported as well.

The teams use air, road, and water depending on where the next location is and how much time there is between race weekends. For the European legs, teams use trucks to move their equipment and they provide their own “motorhome” facilities – offices and hosting facilities. For fly-awayFly-away refers to the next event or series of events requiring the teams to transport their entire set-up by air.... There's more... legs, outside of Europe, the teams will ship or fly equipment and the host country provides the motorhome facilities. 

DHLDHL is the longest-standing global partner of Formula 1 delivering up to 2,000 tons of race cars, fuel and equipment... There's more... is the logistics provider for F1F1 is the pinnacle of open wheel,  single seater car racing and arguably the highest level of any motorsport globally.... There's more..., utilising a huge truck fleet and five Boeing 777 freighters for a flyaway event. If there is a lower series race, F2A second-tier single-seater, open wheeler series run by the FIA as a feeder category to assist developing drivers gain experience... There's more... or F3Formula 3 was formed in 2019 as a development category for young drivers in pursuit of an F1 seat. Held... There's more..., at the same track then it can be up to seven planes.

Wherever possible gear is shipped in advance so there will be multiple sets of equipment being sent to subsequent races. This gives teams the opportunity to set up the facilities before the cars and specialist kit arrives.