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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…
Episodes
The Race F1 Tech ShowRed Bull's bad starts + Are current cars impacting driver health?
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss Red Bull’s recent run of lacklustre starts…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhat Red Bull's improvement & Mercedes' upgrade troubles mean for 2027
In the latest edition of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a closer look at Red Bull's recent performance…
The Race F1 Tech ShowHow F1 design teams are harnessing AI power + The technical challenge of Malaysia
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw sits down with Pierre Baqué, CEO and co-founder of artificial intelligence (AI) engineering…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhy doesn't car compatibility play a bigger role in driver recruitment?
In lots of sports, data and analytics play a huge role in recruitment, ensuring teams sign players that are compatible with a coach or team’s style of play. So…
The Race F1 Tech ShowIs Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss F1 2026's intriguing development war…
The Race F1 Tech ShowThe secrets of driver-in-the-loop simulators
We have a special episode of The Race F1 Tech Show for you this week that includes a feature length interview with an F1 simulator pioneer. The…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhy Mercedes should fear McLaren in F1's second half
In the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, we evaluate two teams that took major steps forward before the summer break: McLaren and Aston Martin. Edd…
The Race F1 Tech ShowRed Bull's rear wing issues and the complexities of airflow reattachment
In this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa while revisiting…
The Race F1 Tech ShowAssessing Red Bull's recent upgrade and the reason for Cadillac's brake 'cooking'
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a close look at the upgrade package introduced by…
The Race F1 Tech ShowIs Norris right about Ferrari?
After the Barcelona Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris claimed that if Ferrari had the potential to "embarrass" the competition if it had a stronger engine…
The Race F1 Tech ShowIs the FIA right to ban active aero for Monaco?
The Monaco Grand Prix provides F1 drivers with a unique challenge, but they'll have one less thing to think about this year after the FIA decided that there…
The Race F1 Tech ShowFixing Ferrari’s risk-averse culture + Dubious 2026 F1 car developments
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss the concept of risk vs reward in grand prix…
The Race F1 Tech ShowShould the FIA have clamped down on certain Miami upgrades?
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw is joined by former F1 technical director Gary Anderson to discuss the multitude of tech storylines…
The Race F1 Tech ShowOn location at Haas's TPC test + Gary's verdict on F1's pre-Miami rule tweaks
For the latest F1 Tech Show, Edd and Gary hit the road, joining Haas for an intimate look at the team's recent TPC (Testing of Previous Cars) outing at…
The Race F1 Tech ShowF1 control systems explained + How F1 is approaching solving its power unit problems
With F1’s key players getting together to hammer out changes to fix its engine problems on April 9, what are the solutions being discussed and will they work?…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhy Honda's F1 engine fix is so difficult
Aston Martin's start to the season has been dogged by reliability problems, with serious vibrations from Honda's power unit damaging batteries beyond repair…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhere can F1 make improvements to the new formula?
With one round down, opinions are still split on F1's new rules and the way they've altered the on-track spectacle. On this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show…
The Race F1 Tech ShowA racing revolution? Our tech preview to F1 2026
The Race F1 Tech Show returns, with Edd Straw and legendary former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discussing all the big tech talking points heading into…
The Race F1 Tech ShowThe key tech trends of F1's 2026 cars
The Race F1 Tech Show is still on a winter break at the moment, but its sister podcast - The Race F1 Podcast - is packed with plenty of tech talk at this time…
The Race F1 Tech ShowGary's verdict on the 2022-2025 rules - and where F1's next regulations have gone wrong
On the final tech show of the year, former F1 technical director Gary Anderson gives his verdict on the outgoing F1 regulations, and explains where he thinks…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhat can teams learn by running 2026 tyres on mule cars?
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss the unusual taste of 2026 we got with the tyre-test running in Abu Dhabi…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWill team principal role blunt Newey's technical powers?
On the latest edition of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss whether Adrian Newey's impending switch to the team principal role at Aston…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhat makes a good 'technical' driver?
On this week's episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and Gary Anderson discuss what it really means when certain drivers are described as having 'good…
The Race F1 Tech ShowIs Red Bull's technical approach hurting driver strategy?
On this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, hosts Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss Red Bull's impending decision on which of its…
The Race F1 Tech ShowAston Martin's Andy Cowell on the challenge of designing an F1 car to brand-new regulations
Just how big a project is designing a 2026 Formula 1 car given the brand new chassis and power unit regulations? Aston Martin CEO and team principal Andy…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhat caused Ferrari's Singapore brake problems?
Lewis Hamilton’s brake problems late in the Singapore Grand Prix turned a potential fifth place into eight place, but why exactly did Ferrari hit trouble?…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhy wind plays havoc with F1 cars + Explaining Red Bull’s recent renaissance
Why was the gusty wind that hit Baku such a challenge for the drivers? And why are some cars more sensitive to wind than others? Gary Anderson joins Edd Straw…
The Race F1 Tech ShowExplaining Red Bull’s 12-month Monza turnaround
With Gary Anderson on holiday, Edd Straw is joined on this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show by Mark Hughes to delve into the reasons behind Red Bull’s dramatic…
The Race F1 Tech ShowInside Red Bull's trackside fuel and lubricants lab - and why it matters
Fuel and lubricants are often taken for granted by F1 fans, but it’s a crucial battleground that has a big impact not only on performance, but also…
The Race F1 Tech ShowCFD pioneer Nick Wirth on solving real world problems with F1 knowledge
Edd Straw interviews Nick Wirth, founder of Wirth Research, about how his company is using CFD technology sharpened over his decades in motorsport to tackle…
The Race F1 Tech ShowCan F1’s problems with wet weather running be solved?
On this week's episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson reflect on the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, and…
The Race F1 Tech ShowGary unpicks Ben Sulayem's F1 vision + The tech impact of Horner's Red Bull exit
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, former F1 technical director Gary Anderson explains what impact Christian Horner’s sudden removal as team…
The Race F1 Tech ShowMercedes' ongoing struggles with heat + a floor breakthrough for Ferrari?
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a closer look at two of the big tech stories…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhat does losing '20 points of downforce' really mean? Plus, McLaren's new suspension analysed
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss what losing '20 points of downforce' really…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhy didn't the flexi-wing directive shake up the order?
With the technical directive reducing the permitted flexibility of the front wings the big talking point of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, why didn’t it shake…
The Race F1 Tech ShowRed Bull's resurgence + The intriguing strategic variables for Monaco
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look back on Imola and ahead to Monaco. First…
The Race F1 Tech ShowExplaining the one weakness in McLaren's dominant race-winning car
With five wins from a possible six in 2025 (plus another victory in the Miami sprint), you might be forgiven for thinking McLaren’s MCL39 is without fault. But…
The Race F1 Tech ShowF1’s 2026 engine drama - What’s going on?
On the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson take a look at the current drama surrounding F1’s 2026…
The Race F1 Tech ShowHow Red Bull managed to win in Suzuka with a tricky car
We talk with Gary about Red Bull’s troubles and how it managed to win with a tricky car that took a long time to troubleshoot at Suzuka, and tackle your…
The Race F1 Tech ShowFerrari's Chinese GP blunder - The mistakes that led to its double DSQ
Ferrari's Chinese Grand Prix weekend fell apart in embarrassing fashion when, after Lewis Hamilton's fine sprint race win on Saturday, both the Briton and…
The Race F1 Tech Show2025 F1 Tech Preview: Comparing the 'Big 4' car concepts + Answering your questions
The new season of The Race F1 Tech Show kicks off with a look Formula 1’s big four and the directions they have taken with their 2025 cars. Ex-Jordan, Stewart…
The Race F1 Tech ShowTech review of 2024: Gary answers your questions
On the final episode of The Race F1 Tech Show for 2024, host Edd Straw helps former F1 technical director Gary Anderson navigate through a bumper batch of…
The Race F1 Tech ShowThe surprisingly interesting world of F1 fuel tanks
On this episode we’re lifting the lid (or should that be peaking under the fuel cap?) of F1 fuel tanks - an area of the car some might assume is fairly basic…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWho'll win F1's three-team constructors' championship battle?
The battle for the 2024 drivers' world crown may be all but over, but on the constructors' front the battle is still raging, with the final three races set to…
The Race F1 Tech ShowF1’s latest cheating suspicions, red flag tyre changes and Aston’s struggles
On this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson cover a raft of topics that came up over the Brazilian…
The Race F1 Tech ShowRed Bull's bib adjuster - what is it and why are rivals upset?
The main topic for this episode of The F1 Tech Show was an obvious choice, after Red Bull admitted in Austin that it has a device that can adjust the height of…
The Race F1 Tech ShowThe pros and cons of Renault ending its F1 engine programme
On this episode of the pod, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss the news that Renault's Formula 1 engine programme will cease…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhy current rules have sparked a windtunnel arms race
Computer simulation technology may have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, but the windtunnel still remains an essential and hugely important tool in…
The Race F1 Tech ShowExplaining Red Bull's decline + F1's latest flexi wing controversy
On this episode of the pod, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson dig into two of the big technical talking points from the Italian…
The Race F1 Tech ShowRevealing F1's battery technology battleground
On this week's episode, we're diving into the world of battery technology. The 2026 engine regs have placed a greater emphasis than ever before on battery…
The Race F1 Tech ShowLifting the lid on F1 helmet technology
On this episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, we lift the lid on F1 helmet technology, as host Edd Straw chats to Stephane Cohen, CEO of Bell Helmets, the brand…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWill Red Bull's latest upgrades be enough to counter McLaren's growing strength?
On this episode, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson turn the spotlight on Red Bull, after the world champion team introduced new…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhat's going wrong at Ferrari?
Edd and Gary are back, fresh from their trip to the British Grand Prix, where they got the chance to take a close look at the cars on track. As ever, Gary made…
The Race F1 Tech ShowUnpicking the strengths and weaknesses of F1’s ‘Big 4’ teams
As the fight at the front gets ever closer, The Race F1 Tech Show takes an in-depth look at the relative strengths and weaknesses of F1’s current big four…
The Race F1 Tech ShowWhy F1's 2026 rule changes could backfire
F1 is heading for major rule changes on both the power unit and chassis sides in 2026, but with the battle at the front getting closer and performance in…
The Race F1 Tech ShowInside F1’s development war - and why it's getting closer at the front
On this episode, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look back on Imola and ahead to Monaco, as they discuss the latest phase in F1’s…
The Race F1 Tech ShowMcLaren's race-winning upgrades + What should Newey do next?
On this episode, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss the upgrade package that helped Lando Norris and McLaren snap Max…
The Race F1 Tech ShowAnalysing how the teams responded to the new sprint race rules
On this episode, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson look back on the Chinese Grand Prix, and in particular how the teams responded…
The Race F1 Tech ShowBONUS: Discover the technology of autonomous racing with A2RL
On a special bonus episode of the pod, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson chat to Dr Tom McCarthy, executive director of ASPIRE and…
The Race F1 Tech ShowRed Bull's latest upgrades, plus the cost of Williams crash-strewn start
Host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson cover a lot of ground on the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show, starting with a look at…