Formula 1 has announced an exclusive five-year partnership with Cyber1, a London-based cybersecurity firm. Cyber1 will collaborate with Formula 1’s IT department to protect F1 from potential cyber threats.
Cyber1 will also provide consultancy and advisory to the global motorsport series as part of the deal. Cyber1’s expertise will be used to prevent attacks against F1’s digital assets and to eliminate the possibility of outside electrical signals interfering with each car’s systems during races.
“Information technology is a key enabler in our drive to bring the fans closer to the action and IT security underpins all of those services,” said Chris Roberts, Head of IT Infrastructure at Formula 1, in a press release.