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The McLaren F1 Team plans wind tunnel tests 70% faster with Smartsheet

The McLaren F1 Team plans wind tunnel tests 70% faster with Smartsheet

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Smartsheet software revolutionized operations for the McLaren Formula 1 Team, a mid-market manufacturing leader in EMEA with 200-1,999 employees. As Spencer Ford, Director of Machining and Additive Manufacturing, notes, "The tunnel helps us understand the car. Smartsheet helps us understand the process and the planning." It enabled planning complex wind tunnel tests 70% faster, accelerating car upgrades from innovation to on-track victories. This edge honed McLaren's legacy—founded in 1963 with over 200 Grands Prix wins and 12 Drivers’ World Championships—driving precision, speed, and results.

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