TeamViewer Powers Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team’s Driver-in-Loop Simulator

TeamViewer has announced a strategic enhancement of its partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. By deploying TeamViewer Tensor, the team is now elevating the performance and management of its driver-in-loop simulator, a crucial component in race preparation and on-track competitiveness.

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, where every millisecond counts, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team continues to push boundaries through advanced digital innovation. The simulator replicates real car behavior in a controlled virtual environment, allowing drivers like George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli to test various setups and configurations ahead of each race weekend.

Enhanced Remote Access, Real-Time Collaboration

Thanks to TeamViewer Tensor, the team’s engineers and simulator drivers can now securely access and manage simulator systems remotely—even from across continents. Whether the race team is at the track or IT staff are based in Brackley, England, Tensor enables dynamic remoting, allowing multiple users to simultaneously troubleshoot issues and test setups.

“The simulators are a sensitive and secretive part of our operation, and security is paramount,” said Christian Damm, Simulator Development Engineer at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. “With TeamViewer, we have the confidence that our data is protected while we continue pushing the performance envelope.”

Scalable, High-Performance Digital Infrastructure

TeamViewer Tensor’s scalability and centralized management have proven instrumental in streamlining access control, reducing the time to onboard new users, and improving overall team collaboration. The platform also delivers superior display resolution and responsiveness, eliminating lag and screen freezes previously experienced with older software solutions.

For Kimi Antonelli, who is adapting to new circuits this season, the simulator serves as a vital learning tool, and Tensor ensures he receives real-time support and configuration updates from engineers regardless of their physical location.

Technology That Delivers Value Under F1 Cost Cap

The implementation of Tensor is also aligned with Formula 1’s cost cap regulations, which require teams to carefully balance performance gains with financial efficiency.

“We use TeamViewer across all our digital workplaces—from the track to the factory,” said Steven Riley, Head of IT Operations and Service Management, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. “When we looked at enhancing our simulator infrastructure, Tensor was the clear choice. It delivers high performance while respecting the financial constraints we operate under.”