Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team have extended their award-winning, global partnership beyond 2026. Building on a relationship that spans decades, the renewed agreement creates a platform for advanced engineering initiatives, shared learning and knowledge exchange, and the continued development of future engineering talent.

Under the partnership, Komatsu becomes Williams’ Official Hydraulic Innovation Partner, a new designation that reflects the company’s decades of engineering leadership in critical technologies. Komatsu’s technical expertise in advanced manufacturing will be a feature of the extended partnership, with Komatsu engineers helping to develop key components of Williams’ future F1 cars. The companies said this deeper technical collaboration underscores the shared mindset between them, with both organizations committed to advancing engineering excellence through innovation, precision and continuous improvement.

“Komatsu has always believed that the greatest engineering advances come from tackling complex challenges alongside trusted partners. Our relationship with Atlassian Williams F1 Team has been built on a shared commitment to perseverance, collaboration and authenticity; values that have connected our organizations for decades. As we deepen this partnership, we are creating new opportunities to exchange knowledge, develop future engineering talent and accelerate the ideas that will help shape the next generation of technology. This is a natural extension of Komatsu’s commitment to engineering excellence and our ambition to create value for customers and society through innovation,” said Takuya Imayoshi, president and CEO, Komatsu Ltd.

The engineering relationship began in the 1990s, when Komatsu manufactured gear components for Williams’ 1996 and 1997 Formula 1 World Championship-winning cars. After renewing their partnership in 2024, Komatsu and the Atlassian Williams F1 Team are now taking the next step by further expanding opportunities for technical collaboration and people development. Beginning in 2027, Komatsu will expand its involvement across Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy, supporting initiatives that inspire future engineers and strengthen connections between industry and motorsport.

Komatsu and Williams share a commitment to developing the next generation of STEM talent through the Komatsu Williams Engineering Academy (KWEA), which each year welcomes 10 engineering students from around the world for an immersive program of mentorship, hands-on experience, and access to a library of technical learning modules. Under the extension, the academy will continue to recruit exceptional students from Formula Student and Formula SAE initiatives worldwide. Complementing the engineering academy, the organizations will also introduce the Komatsu Williams Leadership Academy, a leadership development program focused on building the next generation of Komatsu leaders from around the world.

The extension was formally marked by an announcement and signing ceremony in Komatsu City, Japan on September 2. The event was attended by senior leadership from both Komatsu and Williams, including Imayoshi; Yasuji Nishiura, senior executive officer, Komatsu Ltd.; Matthew Savage, chairman, Atlassian Williams F1 Team; and Peter Kenyon, board adviser, Atlassian Williams F1 Team.

“After three successful seasons together and a relationship which dates back to our last Championship-winning cars, it is fantastic to be expanding our partnership with Komatsu as Atlassian Williams F1 Team approaches its 50th anniversary. The relationship with Komatsu is truly special and embodies our approach to working with partners who share our values, believe in our journey and can help deliver success on and off track,” said James Vowles, team principal, Atlassian Williams F1 Team.

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