Mercedes F1 installs artificial skylights at Brackley headquarters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 has incorporated over 1,600 artificial skylights at its Brackley HQ. The installation, done in partnership with Signify, aims to optimize conditions for more than 950 employees by mimicking natural daylight. With F1's demanding race schedules, the lighting helps staff maintain alertness during irregular hours, possibly aiding in circadian rhythm management. The team also uses this technology in drivers' rooms and trucks to combat jet lag as they race across time zones. The advancements come in a competitive setting where efficiency is paramount, although their exact impact on performance is yet to be quantified.
- •Mercedes installs over 1,600 luminaires at Brackley HQ
- •Technology aims to mimic natural daylight indoors
- •Installation supports staff working irregular hours
- •Drivers use lighting to manage jet lag during races
- •Partnership with Signify focuses on wellness and performance
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why Mercedes F1 Built Artificial Skylights Inside Its Brackley HQ
"Formula 1 marginal gains aren't just built in the wind tunnel. See how artificial daylight and bio-lighting are giving Mercedes an edge on and off the track.
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