The Formula 1 team, Oracle Red Bull Racing has inked a multi-year partnership renewal with Hexagon, a Swedish conglomerate.
For 18 years, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence business has been an essential collaborator to Red Bull Racing, offering innovative 3D laser scanning and digitalisation solutions that have kept the team at the cutting edge of motorsport technology.
Through this extension, Hexagon will broaden its participation in Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing by motivating future STEM professionals and bridging the gap between sim racing and Formula 1. The brand’s logo will feature on the RB21 side pod and in a variety of racing liveries.
By optimising vehicle designs for performance, safety, and sustainability, Hexagon’s state-of-the-art technology is going to assist the team stay ahead of the curve as new regulations take effect in 2026. The brand’s 3D scanning and digitalisation capabilities will guarantee accuracy and speedy development, bolstering the team’s competitive edge in the 2025 season and beyond.
Christian Horner, Team Principal and Oracle Red Bull Racing’s CEO, said, “Hexagon has played a vital role in the success we’ve achieved over a long period as a valued partner to the team. Our technology partners are a crucial element for us and we’re very selective about who we work with. Hexagon will ensure our competitiveness for years to come.”
Josh Weiss, president of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, commented, “At Hexagon, we’re honoured to continue our partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, where our advanced measurement technologies play a key role in driving on-track success. Sharing a legacy of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and excellence, we’re excited to face the challenges of the upcoming season and embrace an even greener, more exhilarating era in 2026 and beyond.”
Over the last two years, the Oracle Red Bull Racing team has cut down on errors by 50%. Measurements taken using Hexagon’s ultra-fast scanning technologies ensure that every component is made to the necessary precision when the vehicle is reassembled for each race to the needed quality and within FIA standards, including the team budget cap, which allows little opportunity for error.
The 2025 Red Bull vehicle was shown at the F1 75 Live event on February 18 in London’s O2 stadium, with Hexagon proudly highlighted as an Innovation partner, demonstrating the two technological pioneers’ growing relationship.
