Pioneering Digital Engineering to Maintain a Competitive Edge on the Track
Oracle Red Bull Racing has renewed its long-standing innovation partnership with Hexagon, reinforcing a collaboration that has played a crucial role in the team’s continued dominance in Formula 1. With F1 entering a new regulatory phase, this multi-year agreement ensures that Hexagon’s cutting-edge digital reality solutions will continue to support Red Bull’s pursuit of speed, precision, and technical excellence.
Engineering Excellence That Drives Performance
For 18 years, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has provided Oracle Red Bull Racing with advanced 3D laser scanning and digitalisation technology. These tools enable thousands of design enhancements each season, ensuring that every component meets strict performance and regulatory standards. With Hexagon’s support, Oracle Red Bull Racing has optimised its car’s aerodynamics, streamlined development, and maintained a competitive advantage in one of the most technically demanding sports in the world.
Josh Weiss, President of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, commented: “Our partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing is built on a shared commitment to precision, performance, and continuous improvement. As Formula 1 enters an exciting new chapter, we’re proud to provide the technology that helps the team innovate and stay ahead of the competition.”
Adapting to Formula 1’s Changing Landscape
With Formula 1 set to introduce new sporting regulations in 2026, teams must redesign their cars to meet updated standards focused on safety, sustainability, and performance. Hexagon’s expertise in digital engineering will be instrumental in helping Oracle Red Bull Racing navigate these changes, ensuring that their designs remain both compliant and competitive.
Christian Horner, Team Principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, highlighted the importance of this partnership, stating: “Hexagon has been an integral part of our success, providing the digital tools that allow us to push performance limits while maintaining precision. As the sport evolves, their technology will help us adapt, innovate, and continue fighting at the front of the grid.”
Expanding Innovation Beyond the Track
As part of the renewed collaboration, Hexagon will extend its support to Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, bridging the gap between real-world motorsport and esports. By applying the same engineering principles to virtual racing, the partnership aims to inspire future generations of STEM professionals and motorsport engineers.
Hexagon’s branding will feature prominently on the RB21 race car’s lower sidepod, reflecting its vital role in Red Bull’s racing operations. Additional branding will also appear on the team’s esports liveries for major competitions, including the F1 Sim Racing World Championship and the Porsche Esports Supercup.
Precision That Delivers Results
Hexagon’s advanced measurement and quality assurance technologies have significantly improved Oracle Red Bull Racing’s manufacturing efficiency, reducing errors and ensuring optimal component performance. Over the past two years, the team has cut technical faults by 50%, a testament to the accuracy and reliability of Hexagon’s digital solutions.
With the 2025 season shaping up to be highly competitive, Oracle Red Bull Racing will rely on Hexagon’s technology to refine aerodynamic setups, enhance race strategies, and extract every possible performance gain. The renewed partnership was officially unveiled at the F1 75 Live event in London’s O2 Arena, where Red Bull’s 2025 car was revealed with Hexagon prominently featured as a key innovation partner.
As the team gears up for another thrilling season, this collaboration ensures that Oracle Red Bull Racing remains at the forefront of engineering excellence, ready to tackle the challenges of modern Formula 1.