Dell Technologies, McLaren Racing Extend Relationship

Dell Technologies and McLaren Racing extend their relationship, harnessing Dell’s advanced AI infrastructure and PCs to sharpen McLaren’s performance in Formula 1.

As McLaren Racing’s Official Innovation Partner, Dell will continue to play a  role in the team’s operations, enabling McLaren to leverage technology to enhance car development and performance.

By working with Dell, McLaren has access to intelligent, advanced AI infrastructure to support every phase of its performance lifecycle, from car design and manufacturing through to race day operations.

Dell AI infrastructure

McLaren Racing and Dell’s partnership began in February 2018. Over the years, Dell’s solutions and services have integrated into McLaren’s operations, from design and engineering to trackside performance and real-time decision-making. 

Using the Dell AI Factory, including Dell PowerEdge servers and AI solutions, McLaren can process 1.5 terabytes of data per race weekend, turn insights into rapid simulations and empower digital twins that improve performance, according to the companies.

Scalable Data Foundation

McLaren leverages Dell storage like Dell PowerStore and Dell PowerScale to scale its data infrastructure and support activities like modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) workloads. 

Across every facet of the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team’s operations, Dell PCs play an role in supporting McLaren’s global workforce. The latest AI PCs, optimized to manage complex workflows, enable McLaren’s engineers and strategists to analyze race data and make time sensitive decisions. They are also used to support McLaren’s computer-based driving simulation systems, supporting driver training and strategy.

“Our work with Dell Technologies has become a natural part of how we operate as a Formula 1 team,” says Zak Brown, chief executive officer, McLaren Racing. “Their support strengthens the way we work across the organization, helping us stay agile and competitive in a sport where every detail matters.”

“The relationship between Dell Technologies and McLaren Racing showcases what’s possible when two organizations are dedicated to pushing boundaries,” says Gerri Tunnell, chief marketing officer, Dell Technologies. “Dell’s solutions are a catalyst for human progress. With McLaren, we’re demonstrating how the combination of powerful technology and human ingenuity can deliver real competitive advantages in high-stakes environments—an approach that inspires innovation across industries worldwide.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.