Hexagon Strengthens Partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing Ahead of 2026 F1 Rule Changes

Hexagon Strengthens Partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing Ahead of 2026 F1 Rule Changes

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has renewed its long-standing partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, reinforcing its role as the team’s exclusive metrology partner. The collaboration spans 18 years and has been critical in ensuring the team’s performance with cutting-edge technologies like 3D laser scanning and digitalisation. With major regulatory changes coming for the 2026 Formula 1 season, Hexagon’s tools will help the team stay ahead, ensuring high-performance and precision for car design. The partnership will also expand into sim racing to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. The renewal further solidifies Hexagon’s commitment to supporting Oracle Red Bull Racing’s success in Formula 1.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon has announced a multi-year extension to its innovative partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, one of Formula 1’s most successful teams, as the two brands continue their 18-year collaboration. Known for its cutting-edge technologies, Hexagon has played a critical role in ensuring the racing team’s ongoing success by providing state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning and digitalisation solutions. With the new agreement, Hexagon will continue its role as a trusted metrology partner, helping Oracle Red Bull Racing stay ahead of the competition, especially with the upcoming regulatory changes for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

“India is a critical growth region for LANXESS, offering immense opportunities for collaboration and innovation,” said Matthias Zachert, Chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG, at the inauguration ceremony. “The new application development center represents our commitment to delivering solutions tailored to the needs of our local customers while driving organic, innovation-led growth. I am also thrilled that this important milestone for India coincides with our 20th anniversary as a company: an opportunity to celebrate twice.”

The extended partnership will also see Hexagon expanding its involvement through Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, aiming to inspire the next generation of engineers and STEM professionals by bridging the gap between simulation and real-world Formula 1 racing. The team’s RB21 car will feature Hexagon’s branding on the lower sidepod, acknowledging their ongoing contribution to the engineering behind the car’s high performance. Hexagon’s logo will also appear on the Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing liveries for the F1 Sim Racing World Championship and Porsche Esports Supercup.

As Formula 1 prepares for major rule changes in 2026 that will require teams to redesign their cars entirely, Hexagon’s advanced technologies will help Oracle Red Bull Racing extract the maximum performance from these new regulations. With more than 20,000 car design changes made each season, Hexagon’s precision tools are crucial to ensuring that every component meets the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency, delivering exceptional performance right from the first attempt.

“We are excited to continue supporting Oracle Red Bull Racing as they aim for even more success in 2025 and beyond,” said Josh Weiss, president of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “With the upcoming season marking a turning point in Formula 1, our advanced metrology technologies will ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation and performance, embracing a new era of greener, more competitive racing.”

The importance of Hexagon’s role in refining Oracle Red Bull Racing’s aerodynamics and car setups cannot be overstated. The company’s 3D laser scanning technologies and trackside support are instrumental in enhancing the team’s precision and performance during each race. As the 2025 season kicks off, Hexagon’s logo will be proudly displayed on the car, celebrating the long-term partnership and ongoing technological contributions to the team’s dominance in the sport.

Christian Horner, CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, expressed his gratitude for Hexagon’s partnership: “Hexagon has been integral to our success over the years. Their technology enables us to maintain our competitiveness, and we look forward to continuing this collaboration for many years to come.”

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