Mercedes Navigate CrowdStrike IT Outage to Keep Rolling at F1 Hungarian GP

Mercedes took measures to prevent any negative effects from an IT outage with their partner CrowdStrike during the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Mercedes took measures to prevent a worldwide IT outage, which included their team partner, from impacting the Friday sessions at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix.

On Friday morning, a global problem was caused by an update released by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that also collaborates with the Mercedes Formula 1 team.

Key industries affected include air travel, banking, and healthcare services.

As a consequence, television networks, such as Sky Sports, the official Formula 1 broadcaster in the UK, also faced difficulties.

Mercedes had to take measures before the initial practice run at the Hungaroring.

According to Crash.net, the Formula 1 team collaborated extensively with their partners to ensure their track performance wasn't adversely affected.

Necessary adjustments were made, and Lewis Hamilton and George Russell quickly returned to the track.

In today's world, computer systems play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of an F1 weekend.

Each team depends on their immediate data analysis to make the best choices, which in turn affect the outcome of Sunday's grand prix.

The transmission of information and data between Hungary and the headquarters of each Formula 1 team, including for simulator drivers to enhance their performance for the following day's activities, can significantly impact the crucial outcomes.

On the other hand, CrowdStrike is actively addressing the significant issues that have arisen globally.

CEO George Kurtz stated that CrowdStrike is currently assisting clients who were affected by an issue identified in one specific content update for Windows systems.

"Systems running Mac and Linux are unaffected."

"This is not related to a security breach or a hacking attempt."

"The problem has been discovered, contained, and a solution has been implemented."

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