The FIA has signed a new partnership with Amazon Web Services, making AWS its 'Official Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning and Cloud Infrastructure' partner, along with 'Official Partner of the FIA Awards and the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series.' The headline item: AI will be used to help shape the technical regulations for the next generation of F1 cars and support single-seater development more broadly.

The FIA already runs aerodynamic simulations on AWS high-performance computing, testing airflow virtually instead of building physical parts - faster, cheaper and more environmentally friendly. Under the new deal, the FIA will give its technical and engineering teams AI tools to develop regulations focused on advanced safety, performance and sustainability.

The move comes as the sport faces scrutiny over software-heavy cars. At the Malaysian Grand Prix, several cars stopped on track because the software did not understand why they were driving slowly in damp conditions, forcing a quick patch and delaying the start. At the US GP, Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson reported the system kept beeping to slow him despite running about six seconds below the VSC delta time. Drivers have voiced concerns about diminishing driver input, and fans have criticized the 2026 regulations.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem called it a logical step: 'Technology is changing every part of our sport, and the FIA must lead that change. By bringing world-class cloud and AI technology into the heart of the FIA, we can make it simpler for drivers, officials and volunteers to take part, help our Member Clubs work more efficiently, and move closer to our ambition of doubling global motor sport participation.'

Source: MotorBiscuit