Article by Andrei Crăiţoiu – Published Monday, October 20, 2025 4:18 p.m. / Updated Monday, October 20, 2025 4:21 p.m.
The Romanian company Bitdefender, partner of the Ferrari team in Formula 1, announced today that it is extending the multi-year partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, “through a wider technological collaboration and an increased visibility of the brand”.
Important news from Formula 1, where Ferrari gives a vote of confidence to the Romanian company Bitdefender, a recognized leader in the field of IT security, which offers superior solutions for prevention, detection and response to cyber security incidents.
Ferrari continues its partnership with a Romanian company in 2026
“We are happy to continue our partnership with Bitdefender, a company that shares our same values of innovation, excellence and reliability. In a sport where every detail counts, trust is fundamental.
The fact that we have a partner like Bitdefender by our side allows us to fully focus on racing, with the certainty that our technology and data are protected by a global leader in cyber security”, says Lorenzo Giorgetti, Chief Racing Revenue Officer at Ferrari.
According to a statement, Bitdefender remains Ferrari’s exclusive global cyber security partner and will strengthen its role through wider technological involvement and increased visibility on the Ferrari F1 car.
Referring here to:
- the strategic exposure of the logo on the safety elements continues: the helmet, the halo bumper, the special equipment of the pilots
- extensive technological collaboration with Ferrari
- additional visibility through exposure and single seat
„As our cars and operations at Ferrari become increasingly connected, cyber security is no longer just a technical necessity, but a pillar of innovation and performance. Together we are building a safe environment that allows us to push our limits with confidence,” said Alfonso Fuggetta, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Ferrari.
“Cybersecurity is part of all aspects of modern life today”
With the renewal of the agreement, Bitdefender and Scuderia Ferrari continue their collaboration, which brings an increase in the visibility of the Romanian company’s brand and an extensive involvement in the activities of the Formula 1 team.
“This new stage marks an evolution that underlines the strategic importance of the partnership and the values that the two organizations share: safety and innovation,” Bitdefender announces.
“In Formula 1, as in cyber security, success depends on speed, precision and innovation, built on trust. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Ferrari, a collaboration between two global companies driven by excellence.
Cyber security is part of all aspects of modern life todayand Bitdefender remains dedicated to the mission of protecting people and organizations in a rapidly changing digital world,” says Florin Talpeș, co-founder and CEO of Bitdefender.
Based on the success of the partnership, Bitdefender will continue its collaboration with Ferrari related to the cyber security solutions used by the team. The extension of the partnership supports the “Intelligence from Romania” brand platform, through which Bitdefender aims to emphasize how its origins have contributed to the company’s global success and the unique advantages that differentiate it: innovation and technological excellence recognized worldwide
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Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in over 170 countries and offices on all continents. The Romanian company is a recognized leader in the field of IT security, offering superior solutions for prevention, detection and response to cyber security incidents.
In September 2022, Bitdefender announced a multi-year partnership with Ferrari, and today it extends to 2026.
