29/10/2026
This week, Atlassian Williams F1 Team driver Alex Albon Ansusinha visited Komatsu’s Longview facility in Texas. While onsite, Alex experienced an in-depth tour of the facility and got behind the controls of a Komatsu WE1850-3 mining wheel loader. The Komatsu WE1850-3 is a 268-tonne diesel-electric hybrid wheel loader with a massive 59-tonne payload capacity, powered by a 2,000 HP engine and featuring an innovative Kinetic Energy Storage System (KESS). As well as taking part in a Q&A with Komatsu team members, Alex also tested the Immersive Technologies’ PRO5 mining simulator under the guidance of trainers, gaining valuable insights into operator safety and precision. The visit celebrated the partnership between Komatsu and the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, a collaboration focused on creating value together around the world.