Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team Powers Its Operations with NetApp’s AI-Driven Data Solutions
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team has announced a significant milestone in its technological evolution: the team is now fully powered by NetApp® storage solutions. As a leader in intelligent data infrastructure, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) provides the Aston Martin Aramco team with a unified, secure, and AI-ready platform that supports every aspect of its operations—from design and simulation to race-day strategy. This transition marks a new era for the team, enabling it to leverage advanced data management capabilities to enhance performance both on and off the track.
Revolutionizing Motorsport with Intelligent Data Infrastructure
In the high-stakes world of Formula One™, milliseconds matter. Every decision—whether made during the design phase or mid-race—can determine victory or defeat. To stay competitive, the Aston Martin Aramco team relies on massive datasets generated from simulations, telemetry, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and real-time trackside data. Managing these vast amounts of information requires an intelligent, scalable, and resilient data infrastructure.
NetApp’s StorageGRID technology plays a pivotal role in this transformation. As a geo-distributed object storage solution, StorageGRID offers enterprise-grade resilience and scalability, ensuring that the team can handle petabytes of data without interruption. Meanwhile, BlueXP, NetApp’s unified control plane, provides end-to-end observability across the entire data ecosystem, simplifying management and enhancing operational efficiency.
By migrating 100% of its data storage to NetApp, the Aston Martin Aramco team benefits from seamless access to critical data, empowering faster and more informed decision-making. This includes integrating AI-driven workflows that accelerate design-to-build cycles and optimize car performance. With NetApp’s high-performance storage and real-time data management capabilities, engineers can analyze telemetry, refine race strategies, and improve vehicle dynamics with unparalleled precision.
Accelerating Design and Simulation with High-Throughput Data Solutions
One of the most resource-intensive aspects of Formula One™ is the design and simulation process. Engineers use sophisticated tools like CFD and virtual wind tunnels to model aerodynamics, test components, and predict car behavior under various conditions. These processes generate enormous datasets that demand robust, high-throughput storage systems capable of handling complex workloads.
NetApp enables the Aston Martin Aramco team to run simulations faster and more efficiently by providing seamless access to massive datasets across hybrid cloud environments. This accelerates design iterations, allowing engineers to experiment with new ideas and refine performance-critical elements such as aerodynamics, chassis strength, and tire wear before the car ever hits the track. The result is a shorter development cycle and a competitive edge in the relentless pursuit of speed and reliability.
Fabrizio Pilotti, CIO of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, emphasized the importance of NetApp’s infrastructure: “From simulations in the CoreWeave Wind Tunnel and CFD workloads to trackside telemetry, we generate and analyze petabytes of data in our quest to build a winning car and a winning team. NetApp provides scalable and secure infrastructure tailored for AI capability and other high-performance computing workloads. This gives us the power to make the right data-driven decisions across design, simulation, and race-day strategy.”
Enhancing Race-Day Performance with Real-Time Insights
On race day, success hinges on split-second decisions informed by real-time data. Sensors embedded throughout the car transmit telemetry data at blistering speeds, capturing everything from engine performance to tire temperature and driver inputs. Analyzing this data quickly and accurately is essential for optimizing pit stops, adjusting strategies, and maintaining peak performance.
NetApp ensures that engineering teams have instant access to up-to-date insights, regardless of whether they’re working in the factory, at the track, or remotely. By bridging cloud and edge environments, NetApp eliminates bottlenecks and streamlines data orchestration, enabling engineers to focus on what matters most: making the best possible decisions under pressure.
Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp, highlighted the unique challenges of Formula One™: “Formula One™ is one of the most demanding technical environments in the world. Races are won by split-second determinations on the track, built on a foundation of thousands of design and engineering decisions over the preceding weeks. The trust that Aston Martin Aramco has placed in NetApp as its sole storage provider validates our expertise in supporting intelligent data infrastructure that enables data-driven decision-making at scale.”
A Foundation for Future Success
The partnership between Aston Martin Aramco and NetApp represents more than just a technological upgrade—it’s a strategic investment in the future of motorsport. As AI continues to reshape industries, Formula One™ stands at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with data-driven insights. By adopting NetPet’s cutting-edge solutions, the Aston Martin Aramco team is positioning itself to thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape.
This collaboration also underscores the growing importance of intelligent data infrastructure in competitive sports. In an era where every fraction of a second counts, having the right tools to manage and analyze data can make all the difference. For the Aston Martin Aramco team, NetApp’s technology isn’t just about storing data—it’s about unlocking its full potential to drive innovation, enhance performance, and achieve victory.
Driving Toward Victory with Data
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team’s migration to NetApp reflects a broader trend in motorsport: the convergence of advanced technology and human ingenuity. By harnessing the power of AI, high-performance computing, and scalable storage, the team is redefining what’s possible in the pursuit of excellence. From the design studio to the racetrack, NetApp’s solutions ensure that every decision is backed by accurate, timely, and actionable insights.
As the team races toward the podium, it does so with confidence, knowing that its data infrastructure is as finely tuned as the cars it builds. With NetApp as its trusted partner, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is poised to continue breaking barriers and setting new standards in the world of competitive racing.
About NetApp
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About Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team
With history dating back to 1913 and its founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin has a storied history rooted in racing. Early success at the Aston Hill Climb inspired a legacy of crafting high-performance luxury vehicles, which today includes the DB12, Vantage, Vanquish, DBX707, and the F1-inspired Aston Martin Valkyrie. The brand debuted in Grand Prix racing in 1922, claimed outright victory at Le Mans in 1959 and returned to Formula One in 2021 under Lawrence Stroll’s leadership.
The team has since made significant investments, notably opening the AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone in 2023, featuring sustainable design and a cutting-edge wind tunnel that became operational in 2025.
On-track, the driver line-up features the experienced Canadian Lance Stroll and double World Champion Fernando Alonso, supported by Test and Reserve Drivers Felipe Drugovich and Stoffel Vandoorne, along with Team Ambassador Pedro de la Rosa and Young Development Driver Jak Crawford. Aston Martin Aramco also races in the all-female F1® Academy series, with Swiss driver Tina Hausmann competing under the mentorship of the team’s F1® Academy Head of Racing and Driver Ambassador, Jessica Hawkins.
Off-track, Aston Martin Aramco continues to drive progress through its I / AM fan engagement platform, and Make A Mark ESG programme, driving sustainability, inclusion and community engagement. Partnerships with Racing Pride, Spinal Track, and the Aleto Foundation support inclusivity, accessibility, and leadership development. The team’s commitment to energy efficiency is certified by ISO 50001 compliance.
