Race strategy has traditionally relied on human knowledge and basic simulation. In recent years, AI has started to play a larger role in this decision-making process. A model called Race Strategy Reinforcement Learning (RSRL) was evaluated using a simulation of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix. In this test, RSRL was compared directly to a traditional Monte Carlo, more simplistic, 'set in stone' based approach. The result: RSRL selected more effective tyre strategies on average and produced more consistent outcomes across repeated simulations.
"Like every other function, IT plays a part in how the team comes together to deliver wins. Some of our inputs might be more obvious than our contribution in other areas, but every component in the cars is manufactured on a platform that we've helped deliver."
Piastri has the fastest lap. The forecast is rain in 10 minutes, creating a slowing, stasis atmosphere. Racing is limited with Verstappen, Piastri, Norris, Hamilton, and Gasly leading the top five.
"It's an amazing opportunity to be able to drive during FP1 in Austria. I'm really looking forward to getting laps in behind the wheel of the MCL39."