Gaining an edge thanks to data

The data collected by Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst contain genuine treasures. The Formula One team uses them to get the last hundredths of a second out of the track, while the fan manufacturer helps to run its customers’ products more efficiently.»

Customized Success

If they go by the book, neither ebm-papst nor Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport will achieve their goals. Both companies must continuously react to individual circumstances – the Formula One^TM team to different racetracks and the fan manufacturer to different customer requirements.»

„Leading by example“

Whether industrial company or Formula One^TM racing team: Good teamwork is decisive for success. We asked Johannes Pfeffer, Spokesman of the Management Board at ebm papst St. Georgen, and Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, about their recipes for success.»

Keeping composites cool

When Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport cures carbon fiber components for its race cars, a lot of heat is produced. But cooling it made a lot of noise, which went against the team’s philosophy to have an optimal environment for employees. Fortunately, team supplier ebm-papst had an idea.»

“These machines are incredible”

Chris McPhail, Regional Sales Manager at ebm-papst Inc., talks about his passion for Formula One^TM, the co-operation between ebm-papst and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and his latest impressions from the track.»

Ideal line in the server rack

Inside the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport garage the temperature in the IT rack came dangerously close to a critical point of overheating. The team had to adapt the airflow inside the racks for which they needed ebm-papst’s expertise.»

Built to last

Reliability is one of the aspects that decides whether a racing car can win a Formula One^TM championship. It is also a decisive factor for the market success of ebm-papst fans.»

Halo with a Downside

Safety measures like the halo are important. But they can often have a negative effect on performance. Not only for racing cars, but for fans as well.»

Cooling solutions for our partner

Since 2014 ebm-papst contributes to the success of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. Discover, which solutions are making our partner the coolest team in Formula One.»

The thing about rules

One rule change leads to another. This applies to Formula One as well as to industry. Learn how Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst deal with changing requirements.»

„Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport!“

Michael Pinard, production planner at ebm-papst Inc., talks about his fascination for motor racing and explains what the partnership between his employer and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport means to him.»

Mastering the Air

While searching for perfect aerodynamics, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst rely on simulations, tests and constant improvement.»

„We are intensely proud of our community!“

Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, and Thomas Borst, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at the ebm-papst Group, to take stock of the longstanding partnership. And they share their recipes for success.»

“You’ve got to force the air through it”

Today, the well-designed fans on the side-pod and roll-hoop look quite familiar. But only three years ago these cooling solutions that bring about 518 percent improvement in airflow, were unthinkable. Mark Wilson, Sales Director at ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK), remembers how the development came about.»

Keeping an Eye on Everything

The sensors in a Formula One^TM car collect 400 gigabytes of data during one Grand Prix. ebm-papst applies a high level of detail to monitoring the operations of their fans and blowers as well. Find out here about the data and information that Formula One^TM cars and ebm-papst blowers transmit.»

The materials for success

Lightweight materials are a crucial factor for the success of ebm-papst and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. They make both Formula One^TM cars and fans economical and sturdy, and they make innovative shapes possible.»

Mission: Setting benchmarks

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and ebm-papst: two organizations that set standards in their fields. Here we show what they have in common.»

Best buddies in the garage

The mobile fan unit EC Aura keeps mechanics of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport cool in the garage.»

“The Vehicle is Purposefully Designed”

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+, the all-new Formula One car from Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, features clearly visible changes that optimize its aerodynamics. Dr. Bruno Lindl, Managing Director of Research and Development at the ebm-papst Group, a passionate pilot and aerodynamics expert, takes a closer look at the details.»

Cool Performance on the Pit Wall

Sat on the Pit Wall, five of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport engineers must make decisions within seconds. Since last season, it has been made easier for them to keep their cool — thanks to an air conditioner with a blower from ebm-papst.»

“Driving will be more stressful”

Aerodynamics expert Dr. Jürgen Schöne on the rule changes for the 2017 season.»

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS completes the triple

With a successful race in Japan, the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula OneTM Team can celebrate winning the 2016 FIA Formula OneTM Constructors’ World Championship. In the third year of the partnership, Team Partner ebm-papst extends its congratulations on the Team’s third consecutive title.»

Creative Heads keep their cool

Temperature fluctuation and white noise was a real nuisance for the staff working in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team paint shop in Brackley. The atmosphere has been much better since the air conditioning system was upgraded with EC fans from ebm-papst.»

“With a partner of this calibre we expect this to give us a clear competitive advantage”

Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, explains how the partnership with ebm-papst helps the team and contributes to racing success, in an interview that took place ahead of the 2016 season.»

Photo series: New ebm-papst fans for the 2016 season

For the third season in a row: ebm-papst fans are cooling the race cars.»

FIA 2016 Race Calendar

As Official Team Partner of the outstanding MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team we are excited to experience a successful Formula One Season!»

World Constructors’ Championship part two

Fan specialist ebm-papst celebrates a second successive World Championship as an official Team Partner, providing technology solutions at both trackside and at the Team’s headquarters»

The coolest Team in Formula One

Even in hot races, the engineers from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team don’t work up a sweat with their garage cooling system from ebm-papst.»

“We speak the same language in ventilation technology”

Interview with Geoff Willis, Technology Director of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team»

Ideal climate in the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team garage

ebm-papst garage cooling system to be used for the first time at the 2015 PETRONAS Malaysian Grand Prix at the end of March»

Start of Season 2015

The new Formula One season is about to start! The first race weekend will take place in Melbourne, Australia, from 13 to 15 of March.»

Photo gallery: ebm-papst keeps the race cars cool (Season 2015)

Click through the images to see where ebm-papst supports MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS:»

Photo gallery: Start of season 2015

Click through our photo gallery with some recent images»

“We don’t aim to be in this situation in Formula One !”

Chief Track Engineer Simon Cole of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team reports on a fast-track technical discussion with Business Development Manager Mark Wilson from ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK) Ltd»

Ask the team partner!

All Formula One fan Mark Wilson from ebm-papst Automotive & Drives (UK) Ltd really wanted to do was watch the British Grand Prix with two customers. But then he got a unique look behind the scenes»

Triple triumph

The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One^TM Team dominates both the 2014 FIA Formula One World Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships»

The Constructors’ Choice

Team partner ebm-papst already made its contribution to MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS winning the FIA Formula One World Constructors Championship* in their very first collaborative Formula One season»

Fresh impetus for racing cars

Since the start of the 2014 World Championship season, Formula One has been flying the flag for energy efficiency. To keep ahead of the competition, championship favourite MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS decided to team up with ebm-papst.»

ebm-papst’s jobs in Formula 1

Where does MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS use ebm-papst products?»

ebm-papst supports technical revolution in Formula 1

This season, Formula 1 racing has experienced its biggest technical revolution regarding efficiency since the sport began in 1950. For this very reason, ebm-papst, the leading manufacturer in fans and motors has decided to enter into a partnership with the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 racing team.»

“We want to reach pole position“

ebm-papst is team partner to the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 racing team. But what does that mean? Rainer Hundsdörfer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ebm-papst Group, answered these questions in our interview.»

The New Era of Formula 1

The term efficiency may have appeared at odds with the ethos of F1 – that changed 2014»

Photo gallery: ebm-papst in the garage (Season 2014)

Impressions of how ebm-papst fans are used in the garage»

Photo gallery: Exciting racing action (Season 2014)

Supported by ebm-papst ventilation solutions the racing cars of MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS compete for the Formula 1 world championship.»

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