Intel, McLaren Partner on AI and High-Performance Computing to Boost Racing Performance

Formula One teams rely on high-performance computing for aerodynamic simulations, vehicle setup and real-time strategy decisions, making chip platforms central to their competitiveness. Intel's partnership with McLaren spans Formula One and IndyCar and puts it directly up against AMD, which has partnered with the Mercedes team. The deal extends the two chipmakers' rivalry into motorsport technology.

Intel has become the official computing partner of McLaren's Formula One and IndyCar teams. It will deploy its Xeon and Core Ultra platforms to support aerodynamic simulations, race-data processing and strategy analysis using AI and edge computing. Available information does not disclose the announcement date, contract term or value, and the partnership's impact will need to be assessed over future racing seasons.