The collaboration combines the technological know-how of Acronis and Arc with the world of motorsport to guarantee protection and operational continuity for the Italian team on the track until 2027
Acronis, global leader in the cybersecurity and in the data protection, has started a three-year partnership with the Italian PREMA Racing team and the British managed service provider Arc as part of the Acronis #TeamUp program.
The collaboration will kick off with the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where Acronis will be the team's Official Partner and Arc will provide on-site IT support during the FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 race weekend. The agreement also includes further shared international stages, including the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the return to Silverstone in 2027.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with a leading team like PREMA and with a trusted MSP like Arc. The Acronis #TeamUp program concretely demonstrates how performance and protection can coexist in highly competitive contexts - said Ronan McCurtin, RVP Europe, Israel and Africa at Acronis. - Silverstone represents an icon of global motorsport, and starting from this circuit confirms a synergy oriented towards excellence".
During the three years of collaboration, the PREMA Racing team will use the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform, including the Advanced Backup, Advanced Management and Advanced Security modules, provided by Arc as Acronis Delivery Partner. The objective is to ensure operational continuity, data protection and reliability of the IT infrastructure in all phases of the team's activity.
“Silverstone is a symbol of British motorsport, and we are proud to support PREMA Racing at the 2025 GP as a local IT partner -, added James Clayden, CEO of Arc. – Together with Acronis we aim to offer complete and proactive protection, to guarantee maximum efficiency on the track, stage after stage”.
Founded in 1983, PREMA Racing is among the most successful teams in the world of junior single-seaters, with over 80 titles won in categories such as FIA F2, F3, F1 Academy and INDYCAR. Always committed to the growth of young talents, the team has contributed to the careers of numerous drivers who are now protagonists in Formula 1 and collaborates with the main development programs of car manufacturers.
"The protection of data and IT systems is crucial to guarantee reliability in every race. We are pleased to collaborate with Acronis and Arc starting from Silverstone to better face this three-year period of shared commitment -, is the comment of René Rosin, Team Principal of PREMA Racing. - Being able to count on reliable and innovative partners allows us to fully concentrate on performance on the track".
The Acronis #TeamUp program is a global initiative that connects IT vendors, distributors and service providers with professional sports teams. The objective is to offer advanced cyber protection solutions in complex contexts, while enhancing the visibility of partners and their presence in local and international markets.
