Red Bull Racing is now using artificial intelligence to assist its staff in making critical decisions on race days.

Throughout the Formula One series, as artificial intelligence is applied to various aspects ranging from racing strategies to fan interactions, tech giants are continuously expanding their collaborations with various teams. Google is working with McLaren to integrate its Gemini AI tools; Mercedes- AMG Petronas team is collaborating with Microsoft to use artificial intelligence and cloud technology for performance analysis and racing strategy formulation. Meanwhile, Ferrari is cooperating with IBM to develop experiences for fans driven by AI.

Oracle Red Bull Racing and Oracle have jointly developed a strategy proxy driven by AI, which helps engineers interpret Formula One rules and past precedents. Jack Harrington, the head of technology and performance collaboration at Oracle Red Bull Racing, stated in an interview with CNBC that this system was initially designed as a search tool, but has now evolved to be capable of providing action recommendations during races.

Harrington said that this system was initially just a search tool, but it has now evolved into a type of proxy AI that can access a wider range of information sources.

“It’s actually making decisions for us,” he added.

For example, Hamilton mentioned the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Max Verstappen took a shortcut while in a defensive position. Hamilton said that this AI agent advised Red Bull to give up the position to the opponent in order to avoid potential penalties.

He said that although this went against the team's competitive instincts, Red Bull still adopted this suggestion, and subsequently Vettel overtook his opponents again.

However, Harrington emphasized that humans are still involved in the decision-making process.

"F1 is now, and will always be in the future, a human sport," he said. He does not believe that AI will completely replace engineers and strategists, but rather that it will enhance their capabilities, allowing them to focus more on their areas of expertise. He pointed out that there are "a great many different variables" in F1, ranging from what happens inside and outside the track to the broader situation of the championship as a whole.

The team also has reasons to celebrate on the track. On Sunday, Max Verstappen won his first Singapore Grand Prix championship, taking his career win tally in grands prix to 73.