McLaren Racing visits KAUST in support of pioneering R&D partnership

Summary

McLaren Racing visited KAUST to celebrate their three-year R&D partnership, established in 2018, focusing on computational fluid dynamics, machine learning, and other areas. The visit included discussions on STEM education, sustainability, and a simulator race between McLaren driver Lando Norris and a KAUST community member. McLaren and KAUST have also collaborated on personal protective equipment, emergency ventilators, and sustainability initiatives. Why it matters: This partnership highlights the increasing role of advanced research and STEM education in Saudi Arabia's technology and sustainability initiatives, facilitated through collaborations between academic institutions and global industry leaders.