All of the data gathered is subsequently pooled, analyzed, and actioned to shape a race strategy which the trackside crew communicate with the driver. As large parts of the collected data must be processed and analyzed at the race track itself, each racing team transports its own computing and storage servers to the race. These mini mobilized datacenters are not only responsible for processing and analyzing the collected data, but also for backing up the information being extracted from each car in case connectivity to the racing team’s headquarters is lost.
70% of operators globally see themselves playing the role of technology partners to event organizers, supporting the complex logistics required for these types of events
The concept of providing 5G network slices on demand for a short, limited time as a service to the racing organization or directly to the different racing teams opens new business opportunities for mobile operators for supporting major sport events. The mobile operator can enhance the race area radio network coverage and provide dedicated network slices for delivering the required levels of capacity and connectivity to ensure real-time data collection from the hundreds of sensors deployed on each racing car.
Furthermore, racing teams could also benefit from mobile operator edge resources and install their data processing and analytics software and tactical unified communication and other applications on that rather than transporting expensive dedicated hardware to the race track. Utilizing the 5G network’s inherent low latency, ultra-high bandwidth and dense coverage will enable racing teams to collect much more data in real time while dramatically reducing the existing highly complex and expensive logistics. It’s a win-win for the operator and the sport of motor racing!
