Lenovo revs up supercomputer power for Formula One

Lenovo has announced the installation of a supercomputer for AT&T Williams,
now being used in the racing team's wind tunnel simulation facilities in the UK.
AT&T Williams and Lenovo have collaborated on the customized supercomputing
solution, designed to optimize the aerodynamics of the team's Formula One cars.

“Aerodynamics plays a critical role in determining how competitive we are for
each of the race circuits we visit,” said Alex Burns, COO, AT&T Williams.

The supercomputer is being used for operations in computa­tional fluid
dynamics (CFD), performing billions of calcula­tions that simulate airflow
around a virtual model of a three-dimensional, on-track racing car.

The team uses the super­computer to examine numerous aerodynamic variables,
such as surface geometry, wheel turbulence and track, surface.

The aerodynamic simula­tions are being done in combination with experimental
techniques in the team's two wind tunnels. Computer-generated tests will enable
the AT&T Williams team to focus resources on building the most promising
solutions for testing in the wind tunnel and on- track.

“We're excited about providing a supercomputing solution that delivers the
power and speed necessary for AT&T Williams to stay competitive in the
technologically advanced sport in the world,” said Deepak Advani, Senior VP and
Chief Marketing Officer, Lenovo.

This agreement is an extension of the relationship between Lenovo and AT&T
Williams. At the beginning of the 2007 race season, Lenovo announced its support
as an official partner of AT&T Williams. The team uses Lenovo PC technology in
every facet of its business, from ignition to inventory.