Microsoft and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team unite to drive innovation from factory to circuit

REDMOND, Wash. and BRACKLEY, United Kingdom, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Microsoft Corp. and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership that puts Microsoft’s technologies at the heart of race team operations. Through this new collaboration, the companies aim to drive efficiencies and innovations that will help drive performance and amplify the excitement for the more than 800 million Formula 1 fans worldwide.

The 2026 Formula 1 regulation changes usher in a new era of racing for the sport, with increased electrification, efficiency and sustainability, representing one of the most significant technical evolutions in modern Formula 1 history. As the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team prepares for this transformation, it is partnering with Microsoft to harness the power of its trusted cloud and enterprise AI technologies across the business, from the factory to the racetrack.