Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team taps TeamViewer for simulator optimization

New Delhi, July 9, 2025 – In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, where every fraction of a second matters, TeamViewer, a global leader in remote connectivity and workplace digitalization, is helping The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team enhance simulator operations through its enterprise-grade solution, TeamViewer Tensor.

Tasked with giving drivers a competitive edge even before they hit the track, the simulator environment at Brackley replicates real-world racing conditions in a fully controlled digital setup. The driver-in-loop simulator is a crucial tool for preparing both seasoned driver George Russell and newcomer Kimi Antonelli. With every circuit virtually modeled, the team can test thousands of configuration combinations before race day.

Thanks to TeamViewer Tensor, engineers and simulator teams—often operating across continents—can now seamlessly access and manage simulator systems remotely, enabling real-time configuration, troubleshooting, and collaboration even when not physically present at the factory.

“Not only are the simulators a sensitive ...