SAN FRANCISCO - Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:DBX) has announced a multi-year partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team to enhance team efficiency through its cloud storage and collaboration tools. The technology tie-up is set to kick off with the 2024 Formula 1 season.
The partnership will see Dropbox integrating its advanced syncing, sharing, and AI-powered tools with McLaren's operational framework. This collaboration aims to streamline the management of the racing team's extensive data and content generated globally.
Drew Houston, the co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, expressed his admiration for the McLaren team's relentless pursuit of performance, aligning it with Dropbox's mission to save time and keep teams focused on their critical work. Houston anticipates that the partnership will boost McLaren's quest for speed and excellence in the competitive environment of Formula 1.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown welcomed Dropbox's expertise, noting the importance of reliability and speed in all aspects of their operations. Dropbox's involvement is expected to help the team work more efficiently and seamlessly.
The partnership will also extend to branding, as Dropbox's logo will be featured on the McLaren MCL38 cars, and the driver overalls and helmets of F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Dropbox has long been recognized for its secure and reliable software solutions, serving millions of customers worldwide. This alliance marks Dropbox’s first venture into Formula 1, a sport renowned for its technological innovation and high performance demands.
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