The Race Media Ltd

The Race F1 Tech Show

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

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The Race Media Ltd

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Gary's verdict on a crazy Italian GP and a surprise F1 winner 07.09.2020

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Spa performance has opened Renault’s eyes 02.09.2020

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 on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask Gary Anything: F1 design, Ferrari’s failure & darts 26.08.2020

Gary answers your questions on F1 past and present, submitted via YouTube. Follow Gary on Twitter @GaryAndersonF1 and keep an eye on the community section of The Race YouTube channel if you’d like to submit a question for a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary judges your suggestions on how to fix F1 19.08.2020

After the Spanish Grand Prix proved to be a little light on action, Gary Anderson asked you for your thoughts on how to spice up F1. In this episode, he works through your many suggestions. 

Follow Gary on twitter at @GaryAnderson F1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ferrari conspiracy theories and illegal designs 12.08.2020

Gary explains why drivers sometimes feel their team is against them, and delves into the Racing Point stewards’ verdict and the team’s reaction to it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Ferrari turned things round at Silverstone 05.08.2020

Gary explains how Ferrari got so much from its car at a track that should have exposed its weaknesses, and why Sebastian Vettel couldn’t match Charles Leclerc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory Byrne can bring reality back to Ferrari 29.07.2020

Gary explains what design legend Rory Byrne can do to help Ferrari, delves into the expected Mercedes advantage at Silverstone, and explains why he’s happy to see Imola back on the F1 calendar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why F1’s rules and penalties are “crazy” 22.07.2020

Gary doesn’t hold back in his criticism of the penalty issued to Haas for breaking a formation lap communications rule that makes no sense, and looks into the performance of Mercedes and Red Bull. He also pays tribute to old friend and rival Ron Tauranac. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Renault’s Racing Point protest is all about 15.07.2020

Is the ‘Pink Mercedes’ legal or illegal? Gary Anderson delves into the arguments about intellectual property and listed parts, and reveals his conclusions from the Red Bull Ring double-header. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Ferrari is really struggling in F1 2020 07.07.2020

Gary Anderson tackles the big topics from the first race weekend of the F1 season, including Ferrari’s performance deficit, the legality of DAS and what the Mercedes problems were really all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 2020 preview: “The time is right for Verstappen and Red Bull” 01.07.2020

Gary previews the 2020 Formula 1 season, tipping Max Verstappen for the title and delving into the unique challenges of this unusual campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working with Zanardi and other listener questions 24.06.2020

Gary looks back at his time working with Alex Zanardi at Jordan in 1991 and with Reynard in 2001, as well as taking other questions on a range of topics including Eddie Irvine’s abilities, what makes a fast driver and the future of the DRS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secrets of race engineering 17.06.2020

As well as working as a technical director in Formula 1, Gary Anderson also has significant experience of race engineering. He explains the art of race engineering, and the kind of driver you would like to work with – and not work with Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How F1 teams will approach the delayed season 10.06.2020

Gary explains how Formula 1 teams will be preparing for the delayed start to the season and what impact the condensed and uncertain calendar will have on the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I don’t see anything that will change the spectacle of F1” in new rules 03.06.2020

Gary Anderson gives his verdict on Formula 1’s recently-approved package of new regulations, but he isn’t convinced they will work as well as some hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to make Formula 1 safer 27.05.2020

Earlier this month, the FIA outlined the areas it was seeking to improve safety in motorsport. Gary Anderson takes a look at the objectives where they are relevant to Formula 1, and suggests how he would improve things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why teams must be flexible with staff for F1's return 20.05.2020

The proposed F1 calendar features 18 races in 24 weeks – as well as a quadruple-header and two triple-headers. Gary Anderson explains how teams can deliver this without overworking the personnel who do all the work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Blame on both sides” as Ferrari and Vettel split 13.05.2020

Gary Anderson delves into the breakdown of the Ferrari/Vettel alliance, and explains how an F1 team approaches selecting a replacement. As well as picking his ideal new Ferrari driver, he also explains why he doesn’t see Vettel cutting it in the midfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secrets of F1 suspension 06.05.2020

Gary Anderson explains how Formula 1 car suspension works and the various tradeoffs required between mechanical performance and aerodynamic impact – as well how tyres impact the equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will F1’s new 2020 calendar plan work? 29.04.2020

Gary Anderson delves into F1’s plan for starting the season in Austria at the start of July and the challenges grand prix racing faces in making it work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Jordan’s breakthrough 1997 season 22.04.2020

The Jordan 197 wasn’t a winning Formula 1 car, but as Gary Anderson explains it might have been. What’s more, it was a car that allowed Jordan to breakthrough as a consistent force towards the front of the grid and laid the foundations for winning a year later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can F1 cars be made smaller and lighter? 15.04.2020

Gary Anderson delves into the tricky topic of Formula 1’s size and weight problem, explaining the reasons for it and what could be done in the future to stop grand prix cars continuing to get ever-bigger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1’s rules debate: Cost caps, delayed regs, tokens 08.04.2020

Gary Anderson has spent more hours than he cares to remember in F1 technical meetings debating regulations so know plenty about how the arguments going on behind closed doors will be going. He delves into the ongoing debate about F1’s emergency rule changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1 superseason, early Jordans, Peugeot – More Gary questions 01.04.2020

What does Gary Anderson think of the possibility of a 2020/21 F1 season? What was Carlos Reutemann like? How good was Tommy Byrne? All these, and more, in another question and answer special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McLaren, Jordan and Verstappen – Gary answers your questions 25.03.2020

Gary takes listener questions on current Formula 1 and cars from his past – as well as giving his evaluation of who would prevail in a straight fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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