Schneider Electric Forges Major Partnership with McLaren Racing as Official Energy Technology Partner
In a significant development for motorsports and energy technology, Schneider Electric has been announced as the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing. This comprehensive partnership encompasses multiple racing divisions, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team.
Strategic Collaboration for Peak Performance
The partnership represents a strategic alignment between two organizations with complementary expertise. Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, will collaborate with McLaren Racing to develop and deploy advanced energy solutions designed to optimize performance in demanding racing environments. This collaboration extends from trackside operations at circuits worldwide to the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK.
At the core of this partnership lies a shared commitment to data intelligence, accelerated innovation, and engineering excellence. Both organizations recognize that racing represents one of the most challenging environments for testing and demonstrating the value of advanced energy and digital technologies.
Building on Two Decades of Collaboration
This new partnership builds upon an existing supplier relationship that has spanned more than twenty years. During this time, Schneider Electric has worked with McLaren Racing to solve complex energy challenges where performance and consistent operation are absolutely critical.
The expanded collaboration will focus on several key areas:
- Optimizing existing assets including wind tunnels, manufacturing facilities, and IT data centers
- Implementing resilient systems to reduce energy consumption
- Enabling electrification through advanced energy technologies
- Leveraging digital twin technology to create data insights that enhance efficiency and sustainability
Leadership Perspectives on the Partnership
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, expressed enthusiasm about the expanded relationship: "We're proud to welcome Schneider Electric as our Official Energy Technology Partner. This partnership builds on a strong foundation and reflects our shared commitment to innovation and energy efficiency. By combining Schneider's expertise in energy technology with McLaren's pursuit of performance, we'll explore new ways to make our operations smarter and more efficient."
Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric, highlighted the unique testing environment that racing provides: "Racing is one of the most challenging environments to demonstrate the value of advanced energy and digital technology. McLaren Racing pushes every system to its limits, which is exactly where our expertise in performance, reliability, and efficiency makes the difference. We're proud to become the Official Energy Tech Partner of McLaren, providing energy intelligence they depend on, both on and off the track."
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric stands as a global leader in energy technology, driving efficiency and sustainability through electrification, automation, and digitalization across industries, businesses, and homes. The company's technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. With a portfolio that includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory, Schneider Electric employs 160,000 people and works with one million partners across more than 100 countries. The company is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable organizations.
