McLaren Racing expand Schneider Electric partnership

McLaren Racing have roped in energy technology company Schneider Electric as their Official Energy Technology Partner.

The deal will see Schneider Electric support the McLaren Formula One team along with the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team.

McLaren will work with Schneider Electric to develop and deploy energy technology to help their teams’ performance through robust power solutions — both trackside and at the McLaren Technology Centre.

Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, commented:

“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, Schneider Electric, added:

“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.”