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The Race F1 Tech Show

The Race Media Ltd
Formula 1
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Fernando Alonso
Brazilian Grand Prix

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 ... more

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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 gains and explain Mercedes' upgrade troubles, and look ahead to what both situations mean for... more

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 design platform Neural Concept (a technology partner of Racing Bulls), to discuss how its ‘Engi... more

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 why doesn’t it happen more in F1 - especially when drivers often struggle with a new car’s... more

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.

Following Toto Wolff's comment that Mercedes can't respond to McLaren’s Formula 1 resurgence with ... more

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Recent Guests

Pierre Baqué
Founder and CEO of Neural Concept
Neural Concept
Episode: How F1 design teams are harnessing AI power + The technical challenge of Malaysia
Nicola Paleraki
Technical director for A2RL (Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League)
A2RL
Episode: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
Josh Sutil
Correspondent covering A2RL from Imola
A2RL
Episode: Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
Ash Warne
Founder of Dynisma, driver-in-the-loop simulator pioneer
Dynisma
Episode: The secrets of driver-in-the-loop simulators
Zhou Guanyu
Cadillac reserve driver, test driver for Cadillac's 2026 program
Cadillac
Episode: Assessing Red Bull's recent upgrade and the reason for Cadillac's brake 'cooking'
Nick Bell
Haas, Head of Controls and Systems
Haas F1 Team
Episode: F1 control systems explained + How F1 is approaching solving its power unit problems
Gary Anderson
Former F1 Technical Director (Jaguar/Jordan/Stewart) with extensive engineering background
Independent analyst/guest on The Race F1 Tech Show
Episode: Why Honda's F1 engine fix is so difficult
Andrew Boyagi
Atlassian customer CTO
Atlassian
Episode: Gary's verdict on the 2022-2025 rules - and where F1's next regulations have gone wrong
Andy Cowell
CEO and team principal of Aston Martin
Aston Martin
Episode: Aston Martin's Andy Cowell on the challenge of designing an F1 car to brand-new regulations

Hosts

Gary Anderson
Former F1 technical director and car designer; frequent on-air technical analyst and guest.
Edd Straw
Journalist and on-air host guiding technical discussions with a focus on explaining engineering concepts to listeners.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 743 ratings
  • Everything is great except…

    Wonderful, informative show. Please fix the levels between the two hosts. If we can hear Gary, Edd’s voice sounds like a cannon. If Edd sounds at a normal level, Gary is inaudible.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EmilyCello
    United States7 months ago
  • Get Gerry a better mic

    I love The Race and listen to the main podcasts, and the topics in this tech show podcast are very interesting, but I just can’t listen to it because of Gerry’s awful mic. Please give him a better mic (and have him farther away from the mic)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Eladile
    Israel7 months ago
  • Great show but..

    I love the show, the only thing that gets me is they post it to “the race f1 show” fees so you really don't need to subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adhater44
    United Statesa year ago
  • In Need of New Expert Voices

    I applaud you for making this podcast, but please refresh it with some younger technical experts who have recent experience of F1 and can provide more detailed, accurate, and contemporary insights. More facts, fewer opinions. Such people are out there, but we never hear from them on this show. And how many times do we need to hear about how Jaguar was badly managed, or how things were done in EJ’s day? Irrelevant now.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mat44950
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Opinions

    Everyone has a right to an opinions but most of them that are expressed on this show are just dumb. I’m done with this show, there tons of better F1 podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    cuttingedgesteelworks
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Occasional bias critiques suggest objectivity can vary by guest
Great balance of history and modern F1 tech insights
Insightful tech deep-dives from seasoned engineers
Valuable for sponsors seeking a highly technical audience

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#115
Italy/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#183
France/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#150
Poland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#185
India/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#196
Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#205
Argentina/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Red Bull's improvement & Mercedes' upgrade troubles mean for 2027
Q: What are the benefits of direct versus indirect injection, and would teams prefer to return to indirect injection?
Anderson says direct injection gives teams more control over fueling and can produce more power by delivering fuel directly rather than risking it being diverted or wasted. He does not expect teams to switch back to injectors outside the intake trumpets.
What Red Bull's improvement & Mercedes' upgrade troubles mean for 2027
Q: What are the pros and cons of reducing Formula 1 gearboxes from eight speeds to six or seven?
Anderson says the weight saving would be minimal, while fewer gears would increase the duty cycle of each gear and require a wider engine RPM band. He sees potential benefits to drivability in a future regulation change, but advises against introducing that change alongside the upcoming hybrid regulations.
How F1 design teams are harnessing AI power + The technical challenge of Malaysia
Q: Is there a single magic setting or 'party mode' in engines for late qualifying, or how do these modes actually work under current rules?
There isn't a single switch; power delivery is governed by multiple strap modes and how and when teams deploy power across corners. The engine modes are constrained to be usable across both qualifying and race distances, with strategic deployment rather than a dramatic one-off map change.
Why doesn't car compatibility play a bigger role in driver recruitment?
Q: How much analysis like this actually happens behind closed doors when F1 teams recruit drivers?
Teams rely on performance data, telemetry, and observed behaviors, but estimates remain probabilistic. They attempt to build profiles, test in simulators, and gather as much contextual data as possible, yet there are always unknowns until the driver is in the car.
Is Mercedes at risk in F1's development war?
Q: How are teams mitigating the hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries?
Teams are relying on containment, safety systems, and extensive testing; while there are concerns, regulators have built in safety and crash-testing measures to mitigate battery risks.

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What is The Race F1 Tech Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Tech-focused Formula 1 discussions centered on engineering, aerodynamics, power units, and car design. Episodes frequently dissect upgrade paths, regulatory changes, energy management, and the trade-offs teams face to extract performance. Guests range from veteran F1 engineers to team practitioners, delivering deep-dive analysis with practical examples, listener questions, and historical context. A standout feature is a rare blend of veteran technical insight with journalist framing, making complex motorsport tech accessible while still delivering rigorous engineering detail. The show often ties insights to real-world team behavior, testing, and regulation shifts, which helps potential listeners determine if they want a gear-heavy, data-dri... more

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7. Gary Anderson
8. Andrew Boyagi

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