Microsoft's presence in F1 continues, shifting from previous partner, Alpine, to a new relationship further up the grid.

Microsoft is switching its F1 allegiances from Alpine to Mercedes-AMG for the 2026 season. A new multi-year partnership will see Mercedes-AMG use Microsoft technologies for race team operations, and plaster the Microsoft logo in prominent positions on the 2026 Mercedes-AMG F1 car and on racing suits.

Microsoft has snagged a multi-year agreement with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team that will see the team use its cloud and AI technologies. Under the agreement, Mercedes will deploy Microsoft's cloud and AI solutions across the business, from the factory to the racetrack.

Microsoft partners with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 to use Azure and AI for real-time data, faster decisions, and 2026 readiness.

Mercedes is going with a two-part introduction this year, revealing a first look at the 2026 challenger — the W17 — on Thursday.

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