The Race F1 Tech Show
The Race Media Ltd
Journalist Edd Straw and former F1 technical director and car designer Gary Anderson are here to guide listeners through the wonderful world of Formula 1 technology. With the help of special guests they’ll discuss and explain everything from how F1 cars are engineered to go faster, to the science behind cutting-edge aerodynamics and the complexities of engine development. They’ll also discuss the latest design trends shaping the grid, speak to some of the famous names behind classic F1 innovations, and answer fans’ burning F1 tech questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Dec 16, 2020 • 58min
Gary’s verdict on all 10 F1 teams
Gary looks back at the performance of the 10 F1 teams during the 2020 F1 season, explaining who did well, and why, and which of them underachieved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2020 • 38min
Why “peaky” Red Bull needs to change
Gary Anderson answers your latest batch of questions, including why the Red Bull is difficult to drive, if the Mercedes is too easy to drive and his memories of Gilles Villeneuve’s F1 debut at Silverstone in 1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2020 • 34min
Hamilton’s replacement & Grosjean’s fireball
Gary answers your questions on how a team approaches replacing a driver like Lewis Hamilton and the causes and implications of Grosjean’s terrifying Bahrain Grand Prix crash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2020 • 39min
Why F1's big 2022 rules change aren’t good enough
Gary answers your questions on the major F1 rule changes in 2022 and explains the reasons why he thinks they aren’t the answer to all grand prix racing’s problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2020 • 36min
Can F1 make every race like Turkey?
Gary answers your questions on the reasons for the unpredictable Turkish Grand Prix weekend, the role of the tyres, Ferrari’s resurgent form in the race – and also answers a couple of Jordan 191 questions and explains torsion bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2020 • 38min
Why copying F1 cars can’t be stopped
Gary answers your questions on F1’s new anti-copycat regulations, Istanbul Park’s Turn 8, how tyres are constructed and his involvement with the short-lived Midland F1 team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2020 • 39min
How would Mercedes replace Hamilton and Wolff?
Gary answers listener questions on the talking points from Imola – including what Mercedes would do if Lewis Hamilton doesn’t sign a new deal and a potential successor to Wolff as team principal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2020 • 34min
Why Gary isn’t very pleased with Max Verstappen
Gary answers your questions on the Portuguese Grand Prix and pulls no punches in his criticism of Verstappen’s incidents, as well as looking ahead to F1’s return to Imola and the challenges of the legendary circuit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2020 • 37min
Why bad F1 cars happen - your questions answered
Nobody sets out to make a bad F1 car, but there have been many of them throughout history and Gary answers your questions about them. Among the topics covered are if it’s bad design or trying to be overly-clever, cars that had real potential despite no success, a series of McLarens that fell short and even the Lotus 76.Follow Gary on Twitter @GaryAndersonF1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2020 • 38min
Hamilton v Schumacher: Gary answers your questions
Now that Lewis Hamilton has equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 grand prix wins, Gary Anderson answers your questions on F1’s most successful drivers and what makes them so special. Follow Gary on Twitter - @GaryAndersonF1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
