Red Bull locks in tech giant Oracle with new long-term F1 deal

As Formula 1 enters its new technical revolution, Red Bull Racing has moved decisively to reinforce the pillars of its success in the sport – extending its title partnership with American technology powerhouse Oracle in a multi-year agreement understood to run through 2030.

The renewal does more than secure a name on the side of the car. It underlines the deep integration between championship-winning engineering and Silicon Valley computing muscle that has come to define the modern Red Bull era.

Since first joining forces in 2022 under a five-year deal reportedly valued at $300 million, the partnership has evolved from commercial sponsorship to full-scale technical collaboration.

In that time, Red Bull has not only collected silverware but also laid the digital groundwork for Formula 1’s radical new regulation era.

Powering Formula 1's New Era

At the heart of the alliance sits one of the team’s boldest ventures: the development of its first in-house power unit programme developed in collaboration with Ford.

The new-generation hybrid engine – built around a 50-50 split between combustion and electrical energy and designed to run on 100% sustainable fuels – was engineered using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

According to the team, OCI’s computing capabilities were critical in enabling Red Bull to “design, validate, and refine its power unit in record time,” a remarkable achievement given that the programme began just four years ago.

From simulation to strategy modelling, the same cloud and AI systems that guide race-day calls have been instrumental in accelerating development cycles behind the scenes.

In an era where milliseconds and micro-decisions define outcomes, computing power has become as decisive as aerodynamic efficiency.

Championships and Computing

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies was unequivocal about the partnership’s impact, tying technological depth directly to competitive success.

“Since Oracle became the team's title partner in 2022, the team has delivered three Drivers' world championships, two Constructors' world championships, and broken many records.

“Our partnership with Oracle has been hugely successful, and we are delighted that we will continue together into this new era for F1.

“We rely on Oracle's invaluable expertise to help us understand and optimise countless variables with greater precision and speed than the competition.

“With Oracle Cloud and Oracle AI, we can adapt quickly, make smarter decisions, and sustain the level of performance required to win championships, and we look forward to continued success in this multi-year partnership.”

Oracle executive vice president and general manager Clay Magouyrk reinforced the technological symmetry between racetrack and enterprise.

“Oracle Red Bull Racing relies on Oracle Cloud and Oracle AI to achieve the highest levels of performance and solve some of the most complex, time-critical challenges in the world,” he said.

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“The same technologies the team uses to model strategy, refine its hybrid power unit, and deploy the latest AI innovations trackside are the ones powering transformation to companies across every industry.”

The extension ensures that as Formula 1’s regulations shift and competition tightens, Red Bull’s technical backbone remains firmly in place.

In a sport increasingly defined by data as much as downforce, the renewed commitment signals that the reigning powerhouse intends to keep winning not only in the garage and on the grid – but in the cloud.

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