The Silver Arrows Podcast

In this episode we are joined by Bryson Sullivan to study the W14B from a technical angle and answers your #F1Tech questions. Bryson talks about how the W14B has already killed the Zeropod concept, what appears to be working well on the W14 and why it took so long for Mercedes to switch their concept. He also touches on what fans should keep an eye on in Canada to further correlate the improvements, and whether the Brackley-based unit can close the gap to Red Bull. Be sure to follow Bryson on his social to get his latest insight and opinions, you won't regret it. You can find him on Twitter (@NaturalParadigm) but also over at the Tech Head's podcast (@TechHeadsF1) which we highly recommend for any F1 fan interested in understanding or learning more about F1 tech.Remember, if you liked this episode then please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Spanish GP in Barcelona.On the agenda this week, we discuss:Why Mercedes struggled in Free Practice The lowdown on Lewis' good qualifying performances vs GeorgeWhere Sunday's amazing race pace came fromWhy performance at rear-limited Canada will be so key The areas of focus to try and catch-up with Red BullIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher and F1 Journalist Adam Williams to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Monaco GP.On the agenda this week, we discuss:- Mercedes' clever work on the W14 upgrades- Why there's such a big difference between Red Bull and Mercedes' floors?- Lewis' amazing qualifying turnaround - How Lewis and George prepare for push laps very differently- Did Merc put Lewis on the wrong strategy? - Our Monaco predictions If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special panel this week includes Missed Apex Podcast's Spanners (@SpannersReady), Sky Sports' Cara Bostock, F1 Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher, and journalist Adam Williams discussing the latest talking points from Brackley and Brixworth. On the agenda this week, we discuss:The latest on Lewis Hamilton’s contractHow competitive the upgrades will be Potential difficulties getting the upgrades aligned at Monaco Are the ’22 floor regulations hindering Lewis with his current driving style? Driving style differences between Lewis and GeorgePotential development directionsIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with former-Mercedes strategist Mike Caulfield and Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Miami GP.On the agenda this week, we discuss:- Was P4 and P6 the best result Mercedes could hope for?- What went wrong for Lewis in Qualifying- How Lewis and George are shaping up against one another- Why did the W14 look so good in FP1? And what was the test item on George's wheel?- How Mercedes will try to make multiple upgrades work in time for ImolaIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Tom Fletcher and F1 journalist Adam Williams for a detailed look at Mercedes' 2023 Azerbaijan GP. On the chopping board this week we discuss how the upgraded front suspension caused the Mercedes to slide around a lot, how Lewis bossed his race regardless of the handling difficulties, and George's coming together with Verstappen. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Bryson Sullivan to take deep dive into James Allison's career - looking into the best cars and most innovative concepts he's been involved in - as we discuss last week's news that he is back in the Technical Director role at Mercedes. We also discuss why this change has been made at this stage of the season and tip our hat to Mike Elliott for his role in encouraging this change. Be sure to follow Bryson on his social to get his latest insight and opinions, you won't regret it. You can find him on Twitter (@NaturalParadigm) but also over at the Tech Head's podcast (@TechHeadsF1) which we highly recommend for any F1 fan interested in understanding or learning more about F1 tech.Remember, if you liked this episode then please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod.RESOURCES: James Allison on the Beyond the Grid podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onaO5F_kkEU&themeRefresh=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with F1 tech expert Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsTech) to discuss where the W14 has gone wrong and what to expect from the W14(B) when it joins the grid at Imola. Topics of conversation include: why Merc's sidepods may not change as much as you expect, why their focus is on the underfloor, and whether they will do anything to fix Lewis' cockpit frustrations. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with ex-Mercedes strategist (@MikeCaulfieldF1) and Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher to unpick Mercedes' 2023 Australian GP. Amongst a whole host of things we discuss whether or not George could've won the race, provide some info on his reliability issues, and look into how Mercedes are managing their tyres better this season.Plus, Mike shares some fascinating insight into how the Driver-in-Loop simulations and correlation work is processed through the weekend, as well as discussing how F1 teams deal with the difficult travel and sleep logistics around travelling to and from Oz. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by paddock insider Ben Hunt (@BenJHunt) to discuss all the key talking points of the season so far. From the car design and it's impact on morale at Brackley through to Lewis' frustrations, Angela Cullen's departure and how the b-concept car may look; we cover a load of ground with the added insight that somebody who regularly talks with the drivers can bring.If you liked this episode then please leave us a review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.