FLIR Systems and Infiniti Red Bull Racing

FLIR Systems, Inc. has been named the new Innovation Partner with Infiniti Red Bull Racing who have won four consecutive Formula One World Championships.

The partnership will see Infiniti Red Bull Racing working with FLIR thermography technology to gather temperature data from its 2014 challenger, the RB10.

FLIR has developed miniature thermal imaging cameras which will present Infiniti Red Bull Racing team with unique insights and analysis into their car’s components and operations. The new 1.6 litre V6 turbocharged engines with dual energy recovery systems has presented significant cooling challenges for all Formula One teams in 2014. Thermal imaging will give an insight into the challenge for cooling and managing the cars temperature accurately.

Commenting on the collaboration, Christian Horner, Team Principal of Infiniti Red Bull Racing said, “This year sees the most fundamental changes to Formula One in well over a decade. The team which is most efficient in gathering the relevant data, learning effectively, and adapting accordingly will be the one which triumphs in this season of transition.

He added, “The insights which FLIR technology can give us will be critical to our understanding of the new car and could give us a key edge over our rivals.”

FLIR President and CEO Andy Teich says that with the launch of FLIR’s new Lepton thermal miniature camera, there are numerous applications for thermal technology in the racing world. Aside from vehicles, Lepton is designed for integration into third party products such as smartphones, tablets, diagnostic tools, and OEM applications.

If you would like to know more about thermal imaging and the benefits it can provide for you or your business, contact the team at Red Current on 0118 3320819