AI becoming part of the race for Formula One and its teams
AI becoming part of the race for Formula One and its teams
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/05/05/more-sports/f1-deepens-ties-ai/
Publish Date: 2026-05-04 23:34:00
Source Domain: www.japantimes.co.jp
London – Artificial intelligence’s integration into Formula One and its 11 teams has been noticeable on — and off — the track in the already highly tech-powered sport.
Eight new AI partnerships were signed in the past six months alone, according to research firm Ampere Analysis. Among them, nine-time constructors’ champion Atlassian Williams is partnering with AI company Anthropic for its Claude model to support team operations and race strategy.
“It’s much more than a sticker on a car or a sticker in a billboard,” Williams’ Board Advisor Peter Kenyon said. “We see it as one of our differentiating points: how can this partner help us in that journey back to the top?”
