Global cybersecurity powerhouse Trend Micro Incorporated has officially joined forces with the McLaren Formula 1 Team as an Official Partner for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond. This alliance marks a bold next chapter in motorsport and cybersecurity, bringing together two innovation-driven organizations committed to winning at the edge of speed and digital resilience.
Why F1 Teams Rely on Cybersecurity Today
Formula 1 has evolved into a sophisticated, real-time data sport where each car produces hundreds of gigabytes of telemetry and analytics throughout a race weekend. These digital pipelines fuel everything from race strategy and predictive maintenance to security of team secrets and on-track performance. If this data is breached or tampered with, outcomes can shift from podium finishes to operational disaster. According to TechEdge AI:
“Modern Formula 1 is less about roaring engines and more about algorithms, sensors, and real-time analytics. Every car generates hundreds of gigabytes of data during a race weekend—from tire wear to fuel usage to telemetry streams. If compromised, it’s not just an IT issue—it could decide a podium finish or a race lost.”
Building on a Foundation in Electric Racing
Trend Micro has supported McLaren since 2023 through a partnership with the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team. Their work in EV race cybersecurity provided a testbed for defending next-generation motorsport systems—laying the ground for advanced analytics and AI-driven defense on the F1 grid.
The partnership is powered by a common vision for “acceleration, resilience, and innovation,” protecting data from car to cloud and driving competitive advantage in both race and business contexts.
Leadership Perspectives: Shared Mindset for Success
Matt Dennington, Co-Chief Commercial Officer at McLaren Racing, says:
“It is fantastic to have Trend join the McLaren Formula 1 Team as an Official Partner. Their expertise was invaluable in electric racing, and we’re excited to build on that strong foundation as we head into this next chapter together.”
Trend Micro COO Kevin Simzer adds:
“Partnering with McLaren Racing is more than just a sponsorship, it’s about shared mindset. We are both committed to being the best in our industries, pushing the boundaries of innovation with an eye for speed, security, and customer-first experiences that drive lasting impact. We’re excited to take this journey together—to stay ahead of the curve and lead with confidence in a fast-moving world.”
Delivering the Trend Experience—On and Off Track
As part of this partnership, Trend Micro will deliver a unique customer and partner program during the F1 calendar:
- High-touch hospitality: Direct access to the McLaren paddock, executive team, and behind-the-scenes tour experiences at major races.
- Cybersecurity insights: Integrated trackside briefings, roundtables, and business forums, exploring how proactive, AI-driven Trend Vision One security platforms enable predictive defense and strategic visibility in real time.
- Thought leadership: McLaren and Trend Micro leaders—including Zak Brown and Dhanya Thakkar—will co-host sessions (as featured in Driving Success on the Track or Boardroom) on building high-performance cultures and leading through risk and change.
The Competitive Edge—Data, Defense, and Performance
McLaren’s real strength lies in its ability to leverage data in pursuit of speed, innovation, and reliability. Securing every byte, whether it’s car telemetry, live race simulations, or communications, is now as vital as aerodynamic upgrades. Trend Micro’s global threat defense, XDR, and deep integrations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud will bring fresh protection to every McLaren race day operation.
Formula 1: The New Battleground for Tech Partnerships
The partnership with McLaren puts Trend Micro alongside other leading tech giants in the F1 paddock—like CrowdStrike, Cisco, and SAP, demonstrating how technology, security, and data science are now as central to winning as engineering or driver skill.
TechEdge AI sums it up:
“Formula 1 has become a proving ground not just for engines, but for enterprise tech. By joining McLaren, Trend Micro gets global visibility in a market that increasingly values security as a competitive differentiator.”
Together, McLaren and Trend Micro are proving that in Formula 1, as in business, speed is nothing without security.
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