Atlassian Williams F1 Team extend Komatsu partnership

Atlassian Williams F1 Team have announced an extension of their partnership with construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu, which will thus remain the Official Hydraulic Innovation Partner of the British team.

The partnership, which kicked off in 2024, will see Komatsu support the Williams Driver Academy while also enjoying branding exposure on the Driver Academy cars as well as across the team’s various assets and environments, including the Williams F1 car, team garage, team kit, Fan Zones, and joint initiatives.

James Vowles, Team Principal, Atlassian Williams F1 Team, commented:

“After three successful seasons together and a relationship which dates back to our last Championship-winning cars, it is fantastic to be expanding our partnership with Komatsu as Atlassian Williams F1 Team approaches its 50th anniversary. The relationship with Komatsu is truly special and embodies our approach to working with partners who share our values, believe in our journey and can help deliver success on and off track. We look forward to taking the partnership to the next level in 2027 and beyond.”

Takuya Imayoshi, President and CEO, Komatsu Ltd, said:

“Komatsu has always believed that the greatest engineering advances come from tackling complex challenges alongside trusted partners. Our relationship with Atlassian Williams F1 Team has been built on a shared commitment to perseverance, collaboration and authenticity; values that have connected our organizations for decades. As we deepen this partnership, we are creating new opportunities to exchange knowledge, develop future engineering talent and accelerate the ideas that will help shape the next generation of technology. This is a natural extension of Komatsu’s commitment to engineering excellence and our ambition to create value for customers and society through innovation.”