The FIA has announced today that McLaren Applied Technologies has been chosen to be the sole supplier of engine and temperature sensors to the Formula 1 World Championship from 2018 until 2020.
In an attempt to help try and reduce costs, the supply is part of the FIA’s initiative to help contain costs within F1.
The agreement with McLaren Applied Technologies is the first time that sensor technology has been specifically targeted with this aim and complements the FIA Single Engine Control Unit.
The (SECU) has been used by all teams in F1 and has been supplied by McLaren Applied Technologies since 2008.
Rodi Basso, motorsport director of McLaren Applied Technologies, said: “We’re delighted McLaren Applied Technologies has been chosen by the FIA to be the trusted sole provider of engine pressure and temperature sensors for the 2018 to 2020 FIA Formula 1 World Championships.”
The three-year deal will see McLaren provide a range of engine pressure and temperature sensors that will be used to monitor critical parameters on all teams’ highly sophisticated F1 power units.
Basso added: “From the ECU technology in every F1 car to the engineers supporting teams at the track, McLaren Applied Technologies continues to be at the heart of motorsport.
“Our mission is to provide an unrivalled service, ensuring the world’s premier race teams and series can continue to grow and delight fans around the world.”
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