Mercedes team up with G42
Leading UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology company, G42, have been announced as an Official Partner of German Formula One team Mercedes following a multi-year partnership with the German team.
The partnership will see Mercedes use G42's software and solutions for critical insights. Additionally the agreement will also focus on talent development programmes, joint training, and innovation workshops. Both parties will also work to find new areas to deploy AI and use it to the team's advantage.
The partnership will see the G42 logo present on the Mercedes race car and on the race helmets of both drivers and in the team garage during race weekends.
Peng Xiao, Group CEO at G42, commented,
"Modern motorsport and technology go hand-in-hand, especially when you consider the sheer magnitude of critical data that is generated during every race weekend. By combining exceptional human talent with advanced AI, big data analytics and computing power, we are in a position to optimise a wide range of processes, both on and off the track, enabling decision dominance and expanding the boundaries of what’s currently possible. We are very excited about this new partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team and look forward to making our technical resources and expertise available to help them succeed.”