McLaren Racing and Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technologies, announced today that Schneider Electric will become the official energy technology partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, the McLaren F1 Academy, and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team.
Together, Schneider and McLaren Racing will develop and implement energy technologies that deliver maximum performance under the most demanding conditions—both in ensuring a reliable power supply directly at race tracks around the world and at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK. The partnership is rooted in a shared culture based on the intelligent use of data, accelerated innovation, and engineering excellence.
Schneider and McLaren Racing will build on their supplier relationship, which spans over 20 years, to tackle complex energy challenges where performance and uptime are critical. This will include optimizing existing assets—including the wind tunnel, manufacturing facilities, data centers, and other sites—using sustainable systems to reduce energy consumption, promoting electrification through advanced energy technologies, and leveraging digital twin technology to generate data analytics for improved efficiency and sustainability.
Zack Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Schneider Electric as our official energy technology partner. This partnership is built on 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 peak performance, we will unlock new ways to make our operations smarter and more efficient.”
Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric, noted:
“Racing is one of the most demanding environments for demonstrating the value of advanced energy and digital technologies. McLaren Racing pushes every system to its limits—that’s where our expertise in performance, reliability, and efficiency is crucial. We are proud to become McLaren’s official energy technology partner, providing energy analytics they can rely on both on and off the track.”
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy technologies, driving efficiency and sustainability through the electrification, automation, and digitalization of industry, business, and residential spaces. The company’s technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and power grids to function as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing productivity, resilience, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes smart devices, software-defined architectures, AI-based systems, digital services, and professional consulting services. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric consistently ranks among the world’s most sustainable companies.
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