PREMA Racing is delighted to announce that the team has joined forces with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) software provider Monolith, which will become its AI development partner effective immediately and for the ongoing season.
Monolith's highly advanced machine learning platform will deliver bespoke models for PREMA's Engineering department in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. In addition, the partnership will extend to single-seater competition, as it will also be sponsoring the organisation’s FIA Formula 2 Championship and FIA Formula 3 Championship outfits, effective immediately.
Monolith's proprietary AI technology will produce bespoke models that will allow the team to unlock on-track performance through smart racecar setup optimisation, implementing customised aerodynamic maps, virtual sensors, and trackside anomaly detection to validate incoming data from the track in real time.
In addition to analysing the variables affecting racecar set-up, from track characteristics and weather situations to driving styles, the ground-breaking solution will also provide cost- and time-efficiency gains.
With the team now approaching the most important and challenging race of the season, the Indianapolis 500, relying on Monolith will help the operation to kickstart its growth, making further steps forward in its new journey.
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Guillaume Capietto - Technical Director, PREMA Racing
"It's no secret that AI is the new frontier and finding new ways to apply it to enhance performance will be the key to motorsports success in the future. Having Monolith by our side is invaluable. They already have an incredible expertise and know-how. With research and the real-world racing experience and expertise that we can provide, the potential is incredibly high."
Sam Emeny-Smith - Head of Automotive and Motorsport, Monolith
“Machine learning is a prime solution for helping race teams find meaningful performance gains while reducing the need for physical testing. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES represents a championship where incremental, marginal gains in setup optimisation make all the difference in securing on-track success – gains that Monolith has continually earned for its partners in the world of motorsport. Our cutting-edge AI platform will now help PREMA Racing unlock those time- and cost-efficient enhancements, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve together moving forward.”