Technology Magazine November 2024 | Page 72

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All the processes underpinning these activities rely on SAP .”
This integration extends to every aspect of the car ’ s lifecycle . “ Once [ a part is ] on the car , you might think the job is done . But we ’ re still using SAP to track the car ,” Michael says . “ We track all the mileage , consumption , and usage of safety-critical components and those requiring servicing . All of that is done within SAP .”
Looking to the future As Formula One evolves , so too must the technologies that support it . The partnership between SAP and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 is poised to drive innovation not just in motorsport , but potentially in the wider automotive industry .
Hagen sees this collaboration as an opportunity to push boundaries : “ For SAP , it was important to do this
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