Braking Bias

Braking Bias is back! In this episode, Dr. Obbs and Molly return from a summer break to unpack all the drama from the recent Formula 1 races at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps . From race delays to controversial FIA decisions, they dive deep into how wet weather, visibility issues, and spray generation impacted both strategy and safety. They break down the latest technical updates from teams lik...

In this episode of the Breaking Bias podcast, Dr. Obbs and Molly discuss the recent highlights from various motorsport events, including Le Mans, NASCAR, and IndyCar. They delve into the technical aspects of Formula One, particularly focusing on the impact of recent technical directives on team performances, especially Mercedes and Ferrari. The conversation also touches on reliability issues with...

In this episode, Molly and Dr. Obbs discuss various topics related to IndyCar racing, including social media engagement challenges, technical updates from the Imola race, and the drama surrounding Indy 500 qualifying. They also touch on career opportunities and personal experiences in the motorsports industry, highlighting the importance of technical inspections and team strategies in racing. In t...

In this episode of the Breaking Bias podcast, hosts Dr. Obbs and Molly are joined by Jost Capito—legendary motorsport executive and former CEO of Williams Racing—for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of Formula One. With over four decades in the industry, Capito shares firsthand insights from his time at Ford, Volkswagen, McLaren, and Williams, highlighting his passion f...

In this episode of the Breaking Bias podcast, hosts Molly and Dr. Obbs dive into the Jeddah Grand Prix with a sharp focus on Ferrari’s new floor upgrades , Red Bull’s qualifying strategy , and the evolving role of clean air in F1 race performance . They break down key moments from the race, including racing incidents, penalties , and the inconsistencies in Formula 1 stewarding decisions that conti...

In this episode of the Breaking Bias podcast, hosts Molly and Dr. Obbs discuss the recent Formula 1 races, including the China Sprint Race and the Suzuka Grand Prix. They analyze Ferrari's performance, the implications of disqualifications, and the challenges faced by Red Bull and McLaren. The conversation delves into technical aspects of the cars, the impact of dirty air on racing, and the f...

In this episode of the Breaking Bias podcast, hosts Molly and Dr. Obbs dive into the aftermath of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix , analyzing key moments from free practice to race day . They break down Ferrari’s performance , Red Bull’s setup strategies , and McLaren’s qualifying highlights , offering expert insights into the latest F1 developments.   Key Topics in This Episode:   McLaren’s Race P...

Breaking Bias Podcast: F1 2025 Season Preview – Testing Insights, Team Strategies & Predictions In this episode of the Breaking Bias podcast , co-hosts Molly and Dr. Obbs dive deep into the 2025 Formula 1 season , analyzing key off-season developments , testing insights , and the evolving strategies of top teams. They break down the design changes made by Ferrari , Mercedes , and Red Bull , an...

In this episode of the Breaking Bias podcast, hosts Dr. Obbs and Molly sit down with Ben Bode , team manager for the iconic Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller, to explore his journey in motorsports and the future of Corvette Racing in 2025. Ben provides a deep dive into the world of endurance racing, discussing key engineering challenges and the balance between performance, aero, and aesthetics in ca...

Braking Bias is back which means, Molly and Dr. Obbs are back to dive into the thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix and the chaotic Qatar Grand Prix! They cover key driver performances, technical challenges for teams like Red Bull and Mercedes, and the strategic experimentation happening ahead of the 2025 season. Is DAS back? Or is it simply an illusion?  They touch on the interesting tire strategies, c...

Braking Bias is back and In this episode,  Molly and Dr. Obbs break down the latest in Formula 1 , focusing on technical drama, race strategies, and standout performances. They tackle the latest improvments to performance by Ferrari and McLaren , discussing upgrades, race strategies, and the challenges both teams face. While also analyzing Max Verstappen's racing tactics , including his penal...

In our latest episode, we chat with Calum Nichols, Author, Senior Powertrain Technician, and member of Oracle Red Bull Racings Formula 1 pit crew. Calum gives us an insider’s look at the exhilarating world of F1 race weekends from his point of view. Get ready to dive deep into the high-stakes atmosphere of a race weekend, where every second and moment counts! Calum shares his unique experiences, l...

LL Cool J said it best F1 and Braking Bias are back and in Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In this episode Molly and Dr. Obbs rejoice their Monza predictions and then dive into the Baku race. What was going on with the tyres? But even more so, whats going on with McLarens rear wing? Is it legal? Is Checo's wreck with Carlos part of the reason Red Bull is not running their special livery f...

Formula 1 is back from summer break and in full swing as is Braking Bias! Back from our summer break to talk all things F1 this episode. In this episode Molly and Dr. Obbs talk all things car performance from the season so far. Where did McLaren's 20 second Dutch dominance come from, and why Red Bull are struggling? Does F1 still have a wake problem? And what are they looking forward to at Mo...

The Braking Bias team is back and ready to take on four wides an quarter miles! In this acton packed episode the team learns all about the world of NHRA Funny Car Drag Racing from the incredible Dean "Guido" Antonelli who is the crew chief for Ron Capps Motorsports in the Funny Car category who took Molly under his wing.  They talk all things NHRA from Guido's stint away from racing...

Formula 1 returned to Shanghai and there was no shortage of upgrades, tech, excellence and stuff to analyze! On this episode Molly and Dr. Obbs take on the Suzuka and Shanghai swing. They breakdown the Oracle Red Bull Racing long awaited Suzuka upgrade and was it a bust only getting them a tenth a lap? Or are team catching up faster than Red Bull anticipated?! Is McLaren onto something and nailed...

Braking Bias is back with another F1, NASCAR, and IMSA racing jam packed episode! This episode is tires, tyres, and more with lots of great tech talk in between!! The team get things started with discussing the wild Pipo Derani crash in the 12 hours of Sebring before diving into the Food City 500 where tires were the hot topic before tackling the Formula 1 season so far. What did they think of the...

Braking Bias is back for a jam packed post Formula 1 testing episode breaking down what they can and cant tell about the cars on the F1 grid. What stuck out, what puzzled them? Molly and Dr. Obbs chat a little bit about that wild NASCAR finish too, even what they think Mercedes might be up to with that suspension. You dont want to miss this awesome episode! Settle in and set you bias aside and fin...

The dynamic duo is back for Season 2! After an offseason full of rest, relaxation, and recharging our cohosts are back in action and more excited than ever for Season 2.  Molly and Doctor Obbs take you through the car launches we've seen so far from the F1 Grid, breaking down cars such as the AMR24, the Alpin A524, some bigfoot level photos of Kick Sauber, tackle listener questions and more a...

The Braking Bias team is ready to Shake and Bake! Did you know the worlds of Formula 1 and Stock Car racing actually have a lot in common? Braking Bias is super excited to welcome former member of NASCARs Stewart Haas Racing, Brian Murphy to the pod as our first ever guest to talk all things NASCAR and stock cars and their aerodynamics.  The team dives right in with explanations of stock car aerod...

Welcome back for the 5th episode of Braking Bias! Moll and Dr. Obbs tackle tons of trick tech topics in this episode.  They start off with discussing the tyre turmoil in Qatar, how this could have happened from a technical standpoint. Before diving into the driver cooling dilemma and how current aerodynamic design strategies could have contributed, while Molly offers an interesting take around und...

Braking Bias is back and you do not want to miss this exciting episode full of awesome tech. Molly and Dr. Obbs start by rewinding to the F1 Singapore and Suzuka Grand Prixes where they tackle: -What the heck was going on with the Red Bull?  - Has Mercedes lost their tyre advantage?  -Have Flexi wings taken down Aston? -Did Ferrari solve their inconsistencies?  -What have we learned from McLaren?...

The third time’s the charm! Welcome back for the 3rd installment of Braking Bias! Join Dr. Obbs and Molly as they tackle a ton of tech topics in this jam-packed episode.     Things get started with a review of the Italian Grand Prix as the team discusses how  Ferrari nabbed the shock pole but was unable to convert it to a win on Sunday, including the characteristics that could be contributing to t...

Braking Bias Episode 2 is here! Join our two Co-hosts as they have too much fun covering everything from the Dutch Grand Prix, to what they expect to see from teams in Monza, even jumping over the pond to talk NASCAR. Join Molly and Dr. Obbs as they dive in and discuss. The episode kicks off with a review of the chaotic Dutch Grand Prix which was jam packed with new tech, lots of learnings, and ev...

Welcome to Braking Bias! The motorsports tech podcast where the only bias we have is for motorsports tech! Join Co-hosts Molly and Dr. Obbs as they explore their highs and lows from the first half of the F1 season thus far. The cover McLaren's mid season resurgence, Aston Martin's fall off,  and Mercedes continued challenges. They also discuss hierarchy of Power Units so far, explore the...