Schneider Electric Becomes Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing and Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, have announced a strategic partnership that spans across McLaren’s diverse racing portfolio. Schneider Electric will now serve as the Official Energy Technology Partner for the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team.

The partnership centers on a shared culture of data intelligence, accelerated innovation, and engineering excellence. Building on a supplier relationship that has spanned over two decades, the two organizations will now co-develop and deploy advanced energy solutions designed to perform in the world’s most demanding environments—from global racetracks to the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, UK.

Efficiency On and Off the Track

The collaboration aims to solve complex energy challenges where consistent performance and reliability are non-negotiable. Key focus areas include:

• Asset Optimization: Enhancing the performance of existing infrastructure, including McLaren’s wind tunnel, manufacturing facilities, and IT data centers.
• Sustainability & Electrification: Implementing resilient systems to reduce energy consumption and advancing electrification through cutting-edge technologies.
• Digital Twin Technology: Leveraging digital twin insights to create data-driven efficiency improvements across all racing operations.

Leadership Perspectives

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing:

“We are 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 with McLaren’s pursuit of performance, we will explore new ways to make our operations smarter and more efficient.”

Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric:

“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 and reliability makes a difference. We are proud to provide the energy intelligence they depend on, both on and off the track.”