Formula 1 and tech giant Lenovo have completed a successful trial of the AI-powered ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition laptop at the Event Technical Centre (ETC) during the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2025. The test highlighted how smart computing could support race data processing and improve operations on-site.
As part of their ongoing partnership, Lenovo’s AI PC was used to enhance performance and efficiency at one of motorsport’s most complex events. The ETC, a mobile hub deployed at every race, handles data collection and feeds sent to F1’s Media & Technology Centre in the UK.
“The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition marks a significant advancement in smart technology, seamlessly integrating advanced features like Smart Modes, Smart Share, and Smart Care to enhance both user experience and productivity, which we had the opportunity to test during the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2025,” said Roberto Dalla, chief technical and engineering officer of Formula 1.
Powered by Intel’s Lunar Lake Platform and Copilot+ features, the device is built for performance and energy savings, key qualities that support F1’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon by 2030.
“It was exciting to see our innovative AI PC tested in one of the most high-pressure environments, during a F1 Sprint weekend,” said Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu, CTO of Lenovo.
Lenovo’s products are already integrated across F1 operations. The new AI features could further improve communications, remote work, and real-time insights. The lightweight design and efficiency may also help reduce the amount of equipment transported to races, lowering emissions and energy use.
The trial shows how AI and advanced computing are becoming tools not only for speed and strategy but also for making motorsport more sustainable.
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