In modern Formula 1, data is as valuable as downforce. Every lap generates millions of data points, all of which must be kept secure as teams push the limits of engineering and strategy.
That’s why Oracle Red Bull Racing has partnered with the leader in identity security, 1Password - a collaboration built around ensuring the team can innovate at full speed without compromising its secrets.
Autosport caught up with 1Password CEO David Faugno to explore why the company entered Formula 1, how it safeguards the team’s operations, and what the future of cybersecurity looks like in a data-driven world.
AS: It’s your first season as an official partner with Oracle Red Bull Racing. Can you tell us a little more about the partnership details?
David Faugno: Formula 1 is one of the most popular sports in the world, watched by millions of fans every season. Partnering with a championship-winning team that has a passionate global following presents us with an incredible opportunity to talk about cybersecurity in a more approachable and human way.
1Password is the exclusive Cybersecurity Partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing, and the team uses 1Password Extended Access Management across its operations to ensure every sign-in, to every app, from every device is governed safely and seamlessly.
We’re also gaining global visibility through this multi-year agreement - you’ll see our logo on the halo, chassis, driver and pit crew suits, team kit, and even on the steering wheel display of both RB21s - with a team that highlights our shared focus on innovation and protection.
AS: Why Formula 1 and why Oracle Red Bull Racing for a cybersecurity brand?
David Faugno: Formula 1 is a sport built on precision, innovation, and trust - the same principles that define 1Password.
Oracle Red Bull Racing embodies those values at the highest level, with success that depends on secure, seamless access to information from anywhere in the world. That’s what makes this partnership such a natural fit. By working with a world-class team that constantly pushes the limits of performance, we can demonstrate that cybersecurity doesn’t slow you down - it empowers you to move faster with confidence.
AS: So from a CEO’s perspective, what does 1Password gain from being part of the F1 paddock?
David Faugno: This partnership provides 1Password with a powerful global platform to demonstrate how our technology ensures trusted access and empowers performance in real-time.
Formula 1 also connects people everywhere - from fans around the globe to the businesses that power the sport - giving us a unique opportunity to meet customers where they are and highlight the importance of security on a global scale.
We will engage directly with business and technology leaders at grands prix around the world and at the team’s headquarters in Milton Keynes. These moments create meaningful conversations about the intersection of identity security, AI, and innovation, showing how trusted access drives performance both on the track and in the enterprise.
AS: Can you walk us through a concrete example of how 1Password helps secure the team’s engineering workflows and race-day data?
David Faugno: In Formula 1, every advantage counts. In a sport powered by data, security has become one of the most critical competitive edges a team can have. Protecting information and access isn’t just about safety; it’s about ensuring engineers and strategists can move quickly and make informed, data-driven decisions.
The Oracle Red Bull Racing engineers are a perfect example. They rely on instant, trusted access to the systems that monitor car performance - everything from real-time telemetry to tyre data and weather modelling. With 1Password Extended Access Management, those sign-ins are secure and seamless, whether the team is at the track or back at the factory in Milton Keynes.
By keeping workflows fast and protected, 1Password helps safeguard the data that drives race-day strategy. It strengthens the team’s security posture while ensuring that protection never slows performance - it powers it.
AS: The sport is becoming more digitally complex every year. What security risks do you see coming today and tomorrow?
David Faugno: The biggest challenge today is securing access in a world without boundaries, where employees, devices, and AI tools connect from anywhere. Traditional perimeter-based security models can’t keep up with hybrid work, SaaS sprawl, and automation.
1Password is evolving to meet that reality. We’re unifying identity security across people, devices, and applications so every sign-in is trusted and every access point is protected. For businesses, this means visibility and control without slowing down work. For individuals and families, it means simple, seamless protection for everything from logins to payment information - the same trusted foundation, built for everyone.
AS: AI is now a major part of F1 data modelling and factory processes. How does 1Password address those changing access needs?
David Faugno: The pace is accelerating as SaaS adoption grows and AI enters everyday workflows, often beyond traditional IT oversight. 1Password addresses this by unifying identity security around how access actually happens today - securing every sign-in, to every app, from any device, including non-SSO and unsanctioned tools. Built on our Enterprise Password Management foundation, Extended Access Management brings together SaaS visibility and Device Trust so security teams get the control they need while people work without friction. The result is trusted access that empowers productivity, keeping organisations safe as they innovate across cloud and AI.
AS: Let’s look ahead to 2026. How will your partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing evolve?
David Faugno: While our partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing centres on security and performance, we’ll continue expanding into deeper storytelling, behind-the-scenes content, and fan engagement.
We’re continuing to integrate 1Password technology across more areas of the team’s operations, while finding new ways to connect with fans and customers. You’ll see us co-create content that demystifies cybersecurity, highlights how trusted access drives performance, and brings our mission to life for a global audience.
Ultimately, this is about demonstrating how two performance-driven organisations continue to innovate together - on the track and through inspiring people to think differently about security.
AS: In a sport where millions of fans engage online, digital security is becoming as critical as physical safety at the track. How is 1Password helping ensure that fans’ personal data and online interactions remain safe as the digital fan experience expands?
David Faugno: In today’s world, our digital lives are more connected than ever - from how we work and travel to how we follow the sports and teams we love. That means security has never been more critical, yet it still feels distant or intimidating for many people
1Password already protects 180,000 businesses and millions of people around the world, but our partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing helps us change how people think about security. By showing up in a sport people are passionate about, we’re making cybersecurity feel more mainstream, approachable, and relatable.
We’ll engage fans online - whether buying tickets, streaming races, or following teams online - we want them to feel the same sense of confidence and protection that Oracle Red Bull Racing relies on every day.
AS: David, thanks for your time and for the deeper insight into how trusted access is becoming one of F1’s most important competitive tools.
For a deeper look at the intersection of performance, engineering, and cybersecurity inside Oracle Red Bull Racing, tune into Securing the Win — 1Password’s official podcast.
Hosted by former Red Bull Racing mechanic Calum Nicholas, the series lifts the lid on how the team protects its competitive advantage, from securing live telemetry to enabling rapid, reliable decision-making on race weekends.
Through exclusive stories from drivers, engineers, and technical leaders, each episode reveals how trusted access and human performance work together to deliver results — both on the track and across the team’s digital infrastructure.
Watch Episode 5 here
More ways to engage with the show and 1Password:
- Watch the show on YouTube
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- Explore more on 1Password.com/Oracle-Red-Bull-Racing
