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Where Tech Meets ... the Track
In a conversation that brought together innovation, software, and speed, Filipe Albuquerque shared insights into his career as a professional race car driver.
Technology and software development are increasingly essential for race car drivers and their success on the track.
On November 28th, Filipe Albuquerque revved up our office in Coimbra with an exclusive conversation exploring the impact of technology on the world of racing.
The event, which was also streamed online via Critical Software’s LinkedIn, marked the first episode of our new series Where Tech Meets..., where we explore how technology is shaping various sectors of society.
To highlight how software development has impacted driver performance, we invited one of the most successful drivers of his generation, known for his participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Formula E.
During the event, Filipe shared a unique perspective on the intersection between technology and speed, emphasizing the crucial role software development plays in driver performance and safety. A turning point in his career came in 2014 when the "support team, which used to consist of 2/3 engineers and 20 mechanics, grew to 100 engineers and only 8 mechanics." This change marked the shift to a much more technology-driven environment in racing.
Among the various topics discussed, Filipe also touched on the current hot topic: Artificial Intelligence. Although he has not yet experienced the use of AI in racing, he believes that in the future, AI will be a key component in car development and driver assistance, helping make decisions faster and more accurately. However, Filipe still believes that the unpredictability of racing will always be an exciting factor: “Technology can help, but it’s still impossible to predict most races.”
This was a unique event where technology and speed collided, and you can now watch the full session on our YouTube channel.