I’ve been really into F1 lately. I know, it’s almost a cliché for tech enthusiasts to be drawn to this sport. But there’s something about the start of a new season that always gets me. For me, the biggest draw has always been the blend of human skill and cutting-edge technology—a perfect mix of precision and adrenaline.
But what really caught my attention this year is how Red Bull Racing is using Oracle’s technology to push the limits—not just in speed, but also in race strategy.
At the end of the day, F1 is about making the right decisions at the right time. When every millisecond matters, the ability to process and act on data instantly is just as important as horsepower. And that’s exactly where Oracle’s cloud and AI capabilities give Red Bull an edge.
So, let’s break it down.
- Race Strategy at the Speed of Light
Even if you’re not an F1 fan, you know strategy is everything in a sport where decisions are made in split seconds—except this high-stakes chess game is moving at 220 mph.
The key? Preparation.
Red Bull Racing uses Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to run billions of race simulations before and during each Grand Prix, predicting every possible scenario to stay ahead of the competition.
Fun fact: Since switching to OCI in 2021, Red Bull Racing has increased its simulation speed by 25%. This season, they’re using OCI Compute A2 and OCI Compute A4 Flex, boosting speeds by another 10%. + simulations = smarter race-day decisions.
Christian Horner, CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, puts it best: “From the factory to the podium, Oracle Cloud and AI technologies continue to provide the insights that help make Oracle Red Bull Racing one of the most successful teams in Formula One history.”
- Generative AI on the Pit Wall
F1 isn’t just about racing—it’s also about regulations. And keeping up with them is just as intense as the race itself.
Teams only have 30 minutes after a race to protest a penalty. That’s an incredibly short window to analyze thousands of pages of historical rulings and make a case.
That’s where Oracle’s GenAI-powered solutions come in. Using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs), Red Bull can instantly query the entire history of F1 regulations.
- Powering the Next Generation of Hybrid Engines
Looking ahead to 2026, Red Bull Ford Powertrains is developing a next-gen sustainable fuel engine—and Oracle is powering the process.
Using OCI’s high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities, Red Bull engineers can simulate every detail of the new powertrain, ensuring:
✅ Reliability
✅ Optimized performance
✅ Faster transition from prototype to production
Essentially, AI and cloud computing are accelerating the future of F1—not just for Red Bull, but for the entire sport.
- Bringing Fans Closer to the Action
Fans are a huge part of F1, and Oracle is powering one of the sport’s most successful fan engagement platforms: The Paddock.
Built on Oracle CrowdTwist Loyalty and Engagement, The Paddock has attracted hundreds of thousands of fans across 156 countries—offering personalized content, user-generated material, and exclusive rewards through Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX).
This is next-level engagement—turning spectators into active participants in the sport.
- Standardizing Tech from the Factory to the Finish Line
Consistency is key in F1—whether it’s car performance, race execution, or IT infrastructure.
This season, all of Red Bull Racing’s trackside technology—from car sensor monitors to garage computers—is running on:
- Oracle Virtualization
- Oracle Linux
- Oracle Cloud Native Environment
This standardizes their tech across all locations—factory, trackside, and remote—reducing inefficiencies, cutting costs, and making sure engineers and strategists can work seamlessly no matter where they are.
From F1 to Your Business
The Oracle-Red Bull partnership is the perfect example of how AI and cloud technology are reshaping performance—not just in racing, but in business.
The ability to process vast amounts of data in real time, make faster decisions, and optimize workflows isn’t just for F1 teams. It’s something every business and innovator can leverage to stay ahead.
