The Race F1 Tech Show What makes a good 'technical' driver?
Nov 20, 2025
Gary Anderson, a veteran Formula 1 engineer, shares his insights on what defines a 'technical' driver. He emphasizes the importance of mental capacity for analyzing car behavior and providing effective feedback. Discussions include strategies for improving overtaking and critiquing recent comments from Ferrari's chairman that could affect morale. Gary highlights the relationship between data and driver-engineer communication, suggesting that limiting live telemetry could enhance collaboration. He also ponders the future of F1 powertrains and critiques the decision to remove the MGU-H.
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Vegas Rewards Diverse Strengths
- Las Vegas produced mixed grids because its unusual layout rewards different cars on different days.
- Gary says varied results are healthy and smaller teams can spring surprises.
Tyre Management Shapes Weekend Outcomes
- Tyre working window and how teams warm and maintain tyre temperature hugely influence performance.
- Mercedes often benefits from cooler temps while McLaren manages tyre maintenance well.
Avoid Publicly Undermining Your Team
- Avoid public demoralising comments from leadership that attack drivers or engineers.
- Gary warns such remarks destabilise motivation and damage team morale.