FIA partners with AWS for AI and cloud tech

The FIA, the governing body of international motorsport, has officially announced a global partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), expanding their collaboration to include artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure. This partnership will see AWS become the official partner of the FIA in these areas, building on their existing long-term data relationship.

AWS supports aerodynamic simulations

The FIA already uses AWS's high-performance computing capabilities for aerodynamic simulations, a process known as numerical fluid simulation. This method divides the air around a racing car into small cells and calculates how each behaves, eliminating the need for physical wind tunnels and reducing costs and environmental impact.

AI tools for engineering and regulation

The partnership also involves providing the FIA's technical and engineering teams with AI tools to enhance their ability to design regulations focused on safety, performance, and sustainability. The press release emphasizes that AI will be a tool for engineers, not an autonomous decision-maker.

Digital licensing expands globally

Beyond Formula 1, the partnership aims to expand the reach of motorsport through a digital license platform launched last year by the two organizations. This platform simplifies procedures for drivers, officials, and volunteers and provides national sports authorities with a unified tool to manage and grow their motorsport disciplines.

Event management and future plans

The federation also plans to add event management tools for volunteers and officials, with other applications and internal services being moved to AWS in the coming years. This project aligns with the campaign commitments of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who recognizes the transformative role of technology in sports and the need for the federation to lead this change.

AWS has long supported Formula 1

AWS has previously supported Formula 1 since 2018, particularly for statistics displayed during broadcasts. This new contract positions AWS alongside the FIA in a regulatory role. AWS joins the FIA's global partners program, which includes companies such as Rolex, DHL, and Hankook. It will also be featured at the FIA Awards, an annual event celebrating world champions, and will support the Sustainable Innovation Series, an events platform focused on sustainable innovation in collaboration with the FIA World Championships.