The Race F1 Tech Show

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.

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Real-time aero data: How it's captured and how ...
56 min
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Analysing the 2023 floor changes + Developing t...
Chatting about all things technical in F1
62 min
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The wonders of carbon fibre with pioneering des...
F1 tech news and discussion
46 min
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Zhou's Silverstone crash analysed + why F1 fuel...
Everything you need to know about what's going on in the world of F1 tech
59 min
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What the FIA’s technical directive on bouncing ...
Will new measures solve the issue of porpoising F1 cars?
45 min
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Unpicking Ferrari’s Baku tech woes + in-depth w...
How will the Scuderia solve their problems?
55 min
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Copycat F1 cars: When is it cheating and when i...
Going deep on all things technical in the world of F1 racing
41 min
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Unpicking Merc's Monaco issues + have Pirelli's...
The new podcast talking all things technical in F1
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Why does Ferrari get it wrong and other questions
Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw to answer listener questions on F1 2021, 18-inch wheels, driving sideways and even Colin McRae.
63 min
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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
57 min
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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
37 min
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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
34 min
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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
39 min
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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.
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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.
37 min
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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
39 min
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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
34 min
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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...
37 min
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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
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F1’s engine future after Honda
Gary answers your questions about Formula 1 engines in the wake of Honda announcing its withdrawal at the end of the 2021 season – and reveals the secret to lifting a Ford DFV engine on your own!
38 min
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Why F1’s penalty system is wrong
Gary explains why Formula 1’s penalties need to be fixed, and answers other listener questions about Stefano Domenicali’s impartiality, Daniel Ricciardo’s possible regrets and low noses
35 min
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Secrets of F1 aerodynamics
Gary answers your questions about F1 aerodynamics, including how the ‘return’ of ground effect in 2022 will change F1, the impact of turbulent air and what was behind the famous F1 X-Wings.
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Why can’t Vettel sort out his driving style?
Gary takes time out from his holiday to answer more listener questions and hit the big topics in Formula 1. Apologies for the reduced audio quality, which was owing to circumstances beyond our control.
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Gary's verdict on a crazy Italian GP and a surp...
Having masterminded the odd shock F1 victory himself, Gary is well-placed to explain what it’s like to take a shock win in a crazy race. He delves into Pierre Gasly and AlphaTauri’s great underdog triumph
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How Spa performance has opened Renault’s eyes
Gary Anderson answers your questions, including why understanding its Spa performance could be the key to a Renault breakthrough, whether Ferrari can hope to turn things around and why loose wheels stlll happen in crashes. Follow @GaryAndersonF1...
38 min