AtkinsRéalis the latest construction company to sponsor an F1 team

AtkinsRéalis said it would partner with the BWT Alpine Formula One Team, led by Flavio Briatore. The team’s drivers include Frenchman Pierre Gasly and Argentinian Franco Colapinto.

AtkinsRéalis said that it would draw on its experience in key markets such as nuclear energy, aerospace, defence, and complex high-performance engineering and design for the partnership.

Among the objectives the team and the company are working on is the development of an engineering academy.

Ian L. Edwards, president and CEO, AtkinsRéalis, “We are proud to partner with BWT Alpine Formula One team, starting at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.

“By combining our global expertise with BWT Alpine Formula One Team’s pioneering spirit, we’re creating a relationship where seasoned engineers and rising talent can grow together, challenge conventions, and deliver real-world impact in performance, sustainability, and technological excellence. We look forward to working together to train and develop the engineers of the future.”

AtkinsRéalis is the latest in a growing number of companies with a link to the construction sector to form a partnership with F1 teams.

Japanese construction equipment manufacturer Komatsu is the principal partner of Williams Racing and also serves as its STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and Early Careers Partner.

Meanwhile, UK-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB is global partner of the Aston Martin F1 team.