Data Driven F1

In this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the life, career, key-decisions and legacy of the motorcycle racing and Formula 1 champion John Surtees.

For many experts, Jim Clark is considered to be one of the best Formula 1 drivers of all time. He was Ayrton Senna’s childhood hero and a great inspiration to Lotus team. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life, career and legacy.

In this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1968 season of Formula 1. Who should have won and who ultimately emerged as the winner?

In this episode of Data Driven Formula 1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the impact of Italian business on Formula 1. Including Ferrari, Maserati, United Colors of Benetton, Alfa Romeo, Andrea Moda, Coloni, Fondmetal, Forti, Life, Minardi, Modena, Osella, Lamborghini, Pirelli, Martini … 

In this episode of “Data Driven F1”, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze past, present, and future of Formula 1 simulations, reviewing “Enduro” on the Atari VCS 2600, “Pitstop” on the Commodore C64 and “Ferrari Formula One Racing Simulation” on the Amiga. Based on the concept that the holistic stimulation of all five senses lead to stronger experiences, they visit the Ferrari Simulation Centre...

Man behind a Dream Even before Soichiro Honda built his first street car, he had a dream “to compete in motor vehicle races all over the world with a vehicle of [his] own making, and to win.” Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life, milestones, career, legacy, and the role data analytics plays at Honda as a business. This episode looks at Honda F1, its performance throughout the Formula 1...

1967 was a remarkable year in Formula1 championship. Debut for Pedro Rodriguez, last race for Dan Gurney, John Surtees at the wheel of Honda. Jim Clark and Lotus won 4 races that year, but did they win the championship? What happened to Ferrari and what role did Ford play in the season? Check out analysis of the season by Patrick Henz and Ganna Pogrebna!

Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez are the tragic heroes of Mexican Formula 1. Highly talented, they both became victims of fatal racing accidents. Nevertheless, their legacy is still alive. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the F1 careers of Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez. They also talk about Mexico in the 1950s, including Mexico’s 48th President López Mateos.

Lorenzo Bandini was not only successful in motorsport, coming close to wining the 1966 Formula 1 Championship, but also conquered the hearts of the Tifosi. In this episode of “Data Driven F1” Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the career and life of Lorenzo Bandini on track and in movies. When you get a chance to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, check out the 156 Aero (number 8) as it h...

In this episode of “Data Driven F1 “ , the focus of Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz was not only on the 1966 Formula 1 season itself, but also on Hollywood as the season was captured in the Oscar-winning movie “Grand Prix”. Besides that, enjoy the season’s playbook, including analytics, surprises, drama, technology, and action!

The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, originally built in 1922 is traditionally one of the F1 seasons’ highlights. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz use analytics and F1 data from 1950 to 2020 in order to determine the most successful driver and constructor (team) in the history of Monza Formula 1. They also discuss some cool stories about the track, like, for example, the forgotten “Race of Two Worlds”...

Colin Chapman is one of the most controversial figures in Formula 1. On the one hand, he was an engineering genius and visionary, who created team Lotus. Under Chapman’s leadership, Lotus achieved 7 Constructor F1 Championship wins and produced 6 driver World Champions. On the other hand, his desire to win at all cost putting lives at risk, as well as other scandals, often backfired and led to una...

1964 saw Ferraris painted in the traditional white and blue colours of the North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T.). The owner – Luigi Chinetti – was a close friend of Enzo Ferrari, one of the few who inside Enzo’s “circle of trust”. Luigi was not only Enzo’s friend, but also his business advisor on the American continent. In this episode of “Data Driven F1”, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak abo...

After a Ferrari victory in the last  race of the 1964-season, ’65 should see a dominance of the British  teams. Nevertheless, again a surprise at the final Grand Prix: the first  victory for the young Honda-team. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the 1965 season of  Formula  Championship, including analytics, behaviour and strategies of drivers  and teams across...

To date, Graham Hill is the only driver who claimed the “Triple Crown of Motorsports, consisting of winning the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (even more, winning the F1 championship), the 500 Miles of Indianapolis, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the unique career of Graham Hill, his life, driving behavior, strategy as a team leader, and legacy.

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1964 Formula 1 season. Exiting season as it was not clear who was going to become the 1964 Champion. Before the Mexican Grand Prix, three drivers had an opportunity to win the title: Graham Hill (BRM), John Surtees (Ferrari) and Jim Clark (Lotus). Ganna and Patrick discuss the analytics, behavior and strategies of drivers and teams across the season, the...

In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the life and career of the Formula 1 champion and three times Le Mans winner Phil Hill. A fascinating character, not only on the track but also outside the track (considering his professional attitude, and weighted risk taking approach).

1963 should see a strong performance from Jim Clark in a British  racing-green Lotus. But was this enough to win the title, or could  Graham Hill defend the crown? And what about Brabham and Ferrari? Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1963 Formula 1-season, including  races, drivers, technology, decisions and legacy.

Bruce McLaren started his Formula1 career at Cooper, and later established his own McLaren team, which became one of the sport's most famous brands, demonstrating long-term sustainable success. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze Bruce McLaren's, career, decision-making and legacy. They consider such variables as skill, luck, business mindset along many other important success determinants.

Graham Hill, Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Bruce McLaren or Phil Hill? 1962  Formula 1 Championship included many talented drivers, but only one  could take the title… Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the  Formula 1-season, including races, drivers, cars, behavior and legacy.

Enzo Ferrari described Wolfgang  Berghe von Trips that he "was a boy of  real nobility and generous demeanor, a real nobleman. As a driver he was  just as accomplished a man as in his daily dealings.“  Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze his life, career, behavior and  legacy. Furthermore, we discuss his myth, and use data to discuss, if we  would have won the 196...

In 1961, Scuderia Ferrari finally started with a competitive rear-engine  racecar to compete with various British teams. 1961 was a very  successful year in the history of Formula, and everything went well  until tragic events unraveled in Monza… Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz  analyze the 1961 Formula One season, including the races, analytics,  technology, behaviour, an...

The beginning of the new decade saw a Cooper dream-team with Jack  Brabham and Bruce McLaren as drivers. Could they repeat their previous  year's success, or Lotus or Ferrari take the crown? Ganna Pogrebna and  Patrick Henz analyze the season, including its victories, strategies,  technologies and legacy.

Three times Formula 1 world champion, engineer and team-owner – Jack  Brabham – is the Formula legend Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss  in the next episode of Data Driven F1. Jack Brabham managed to win the  title not only as a driver, but also as a car constructor and team  owner. Additionally, Ganna and Patrick speak about the team Brabham’s race-engineer Gordon Murray...

The end of the 1950s saw the rise of numerous smaller British  manufacturers. Especially Cooper became the base for various teams,  using different engines. On the driver-side, famous names like Bruce McLaren, Graham Hill and Jack Brabham joined the first ranks of a more  diverse championship. Another fascinating year for Ganna Pogrebna and  Patrick Henz to analyze.