Caterham will use Rockwell Collins technology
Formula 1 and aviation have many commonalities and similar technologies. This will be more true than ever with the agreement reached between Caterham and Rockwell Collins Aviation, which will be realized through collaborative research efforts.
Thus, Tony Fernandes’ team will use the services and technologies of the American company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Aerodynamics are just as crucial in aeronautics as in motor racing. Rockwell’s 70 years of experience in this field will therefore be utilized by a team that has only existed for two years.
But this agreement is not only technological but also commercial. Indeed, it is highly likely that the engineering hours will not be billed since the company will benefit from having its logo on the cars of Heikki Kovalainen and Vitaly Petrov.
For Colin Mahoney, the vice president in charge of marketing and sales for Rockwell Collins’ commercial systems, highlights that Formula 1 and its audience profile perfectly match the company’s ambitions regarding its growth strategies in several key markets where F1 races are already held.
It should also be noted that Tony Fernandes, owner of Caterham F1, is also the CEO of the airline Air Asia, based in Malaysia.
With the participation of RacingBusiness.fr
