Nick Wirth
Founder of Wirth Research and former Formula 1 technical director. Pioneer in CFD technology and its application to real-world problems.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
Tech Show: CFD pioneer Nick Wirth on solving real world problems with F1 knowledge
Gary Anderson, a former technical director in Formula 1, teams up with Nick Wirth, founder of Wirth Research and a pioneer in CFD technology. They delve into the innovative use of CFD beyond racing, tackling real-world issues like energy efficiency in trucks and supermarket designs. Wirth argues for the need to replace traditional wind tunnels in F1, while Anderson provides insights on the ongoing relevance of wind tunnel testing. Together, they explore how these technologies are shaping the future of motorsport and industry.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 16min
From Formula One to food aisles: Nick Wirth’s ROI-driven sustainability revolution
In this discussion, Nick Wirth, an aerodynamicist and former Formula One team owner, now cleantech entrepreneur, shares his insights on fast-tracking climate solutions. He reveals how treating sustainability as an engineering challenge leads to impactful innovations like EcoBlade and AirDoor, cutting energy costs by up to 70%. Wirth emphasizes the importance of aligning sustainability with strong financial returns and critiques the slow adoption of heat pumps. His journey shows that the keys to a more energy-efficient future already exist, but we must implement them at scale.
