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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Jul 29, 2020 • 36min
Rory Byrne can bring reality back to Ferrari
Gary explains what design legend Rory Byrne can do to help Ferrari, delves into the expected Mercedes advantage at Silverstone, and explains why he’s happy to see Imola back on the F1 calendar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2020 • 37min
Why F1’s rules and penalties are “crazy”
Gary doesn’t hold back in his criticism of the penalty issued to Haas for breaking a formation lap communications rule that makes no sense, and looks into the performance of Mercedes and Red Bull. He also pays tribute to old friend and rival Ron Tauranac. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2020 • 36min
What Renault’s Racing Point protest is all about
Is the ‘Pink Mercedes’ legal or illegal? Gary Anderson delves into the arguments about intellectual property and listed parts, and reveals his conclusions from the Red Bull Ring double-header. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2020 • 37min
Why Ferrari is really struggling in F1 2020
Gary Anderson tackles the big topics from the first race weekend of the F1 season, including Ferrari’s performance deficit, the legality of DAS and what the Mercedes problems were really all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2020 • 41min
F1 2020 preview: “The time is right for Verstappen and Red Bull”
Gary previews the 2020 Formula 1 season, tipping Max Verstappen for the title and delving into the unique challenges of this unusual campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2020 • 36min
Working with Zanardi and other listener questions
Gary looks back at his time working with Alex Zanardi at Jordan in 1991 and with Reynard in 2001, as well as taking other questions on a range of topics including Eddie Irvine’s abilities, what makes a fast driver and the future of the DRS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2020 • 35min
Secrets of race engineering
As well as working as a technical director in Formula 1, Gary Anderson also has significant experience of race engineering. He explains the art of race engineering, and the kind of driver you would like to work with – and not work with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2020 • 32min
How F1 teams will approach the delayed season
Gary explains how Formula 1 teams will be preparing for the delayed start to the season and what impact the condensed and uncertain calendar will have on the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2020 • 33min
“I don’t see anything that will change the spectacle of F1” in new rules
Gary Anderson gives his verdict on Formula 1’s recently-approved package of new regulations, but he isn’t convinced they will work as well as some hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2020 • 36min
How to make Formula 1 safer
Earlier this month, the FIA outlined the areas it was seeking to improve safety in motorsport. Gary Anderson takes a look at the objectives where they are relevant to Formula 1, and suggests how he would improve things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
