Schneider Electric partners with McLaren Racing to drive energy efficient tech
Pamela Largue
Posted on: 27 January 2026
The partners will work to develop power solutions that optimise assets in the most challenging circumstances.
Global technology firm Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing.
The partnership will extend to include the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team.
The partners will work to develop power solutions to maximise performance in the most challenging environments, whether around track circuits or at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK.
Schneider and McLaren Racing have an established supplier relationship of more than 20 years and a shared drive to use data, digital twin technology and innovation to solve performance challenges.
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According to Schneider, these performance challenges can include optimising assets in and around the wind tunnel, manufacturing facilities and IT data centres, as well as reducing energy consumption and enabling electrification through advanced energy technologies.
Olivier Blum, CEO Schneider Electric, commented that racing is one of the most challenging environments in which to demonstrate energy technology.
Said Blum: “McLaren Racing pushes every system to its limits, which is exactly where our expertise in performance, reliability, and efficiency makes the difference.”
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, added: "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."
