Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, has been named the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, covering the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared focus on high performance, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Under the collaboration, Schneider Electric and McLaren Racing will jointly develop and deploy advanced energy technologies to support peak performance in demanding racing environments. This includes delivering robust and reliable power solutions at race circuits worldwide as well as at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK. The partnership is anchored in data intelligence, accelerated innovation, and a commitment to operational efficiency.
The alliance builds on a supplier relationship spanning more than two decades, during which both companies have worked on solving complex energy challenges where reliability and consistent performance are critical. As part of the partnership, Schneider Electric will support the optimisation of energy assets across McLaren’s operations, including wind tunnel facilities, manufacturing units, IT data centres, and other critical infrastructure. The focus areas include reducing energy consumption, enabling electrification through advanced technologies, and leveraging digital twin solutions to generate data-driven insights that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, said, “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, said, “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.”
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader focused on electrification, automation, and digitalisation to drive efficiency and sustainability across industries, businesses, and homes. Its portfolio spans intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-enabled systems, and digital services that support resilient and sustainable operations across buildings, data centres, factories, infrastructure, and power grids. With operations in over 100 countries and a workforce of around 160,000 employees, Schneider Electric is consistently recognised among the world’s most sustainable companies.
