Schneider Electric becomes Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing and global energy technology leader Schneider Electric announced that Schneider Electric will be the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, and McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team.

Schneider and McLaren Racing will jointly develop and deploy energy technologies that enable peak performance in the most demanding environments, from delivering resilient power solutions trackside at racing circuits around the world to the McLaren Technology Centre headquarters in Woking, United Kingdom. At the heart of the partnership lies a shared culture grounded in data intelligence, accelerated innovation and engineering excellence.

Schneider and McLaren Racing will advance their supplier relationship spanning over 20 years by addressing challenging energy issues where performance and uninterrupted operations are essential. This encompasses reducing energy consumption through optimizing existing assets in wind tunnels, manufacturing facilities, IT data centres and other areas with resilient systems, enabling electrification with advanced energy technologies, and leveraging digital twin technology to generate data insights that will enhance efficiency and sustainability.

McLaren Racing Chief Executive Officer Zak Brown stated:
"We are proud to welcome Schneider Electric as our Official Energy Technology Partner. This partnership is grounded in a strong foundation and reflects our shared commitment to innovation and energy efficiency. By combining Schneider's expertise in energy technologies with McLaren's pursuit of performance, we will discover new ways to make our operations smarter and more efficient."

Schneider Electric Chief Executive Officer Olivier Blum commented:
"The racing environment is one of the most challenging arenas to demonstrate the value of advanced energy and digital technologies. McLaren Racing pushes every system to its limits; that is precisely where our expertise in performance, reliability and efficiency makes a difference. We are proud to be McLaren's Official Energy Technology Partner, providing the energy intelligence they need on and off the track."