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A new multi-year partnership has been formed at the FIA as it aims to address the future of motorsport.
The FIA has partnered with Siemens Digital Industries Software, making Siemens the official digital twin sponsor.
This collaboration focuses on using Siemens’ Xcelerator software for virtual modeling, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of race car design by minimizing the need for physical prototypes and wind tunnel testing.
Since 2022, over 14,000 CAD parts have been produced, and 10,000 fluid dynamics simulations have been conducted using Siemens’ technology, supporting regulations across various racing categories.
The FIA’s emphasis on virtual-first approach is in line with their goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
Siemens is now part of the FIA’s Global Partnership Programme, which strives to enhance safety and sustainability in motorsport.
According to FIA’s chief commercial officer Craig Edmondson, the partnership with Siemens highlights the network’s strength and the collective progress towards performance, safety, and sustainability.
Jason Somerville, head of aerodynamics at the FIA, pointed out that Siemens provides precision tools for designing and testing aerodynamic concepts virtually, contributing to reduced environmental impact and improved performance and safety in racing.
