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  • S2024E01 2024 Tech First Look

    • February 21, 2024

    F1's technical guru Sam Collins gives his reaction to the first official running of F1 cars in Pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

  • S2024E02 2024 Design Secrets Revealed

    • February 22, 2024

    On day 2 of pre-season testing in Bahrain, F1's technical analyst Sam Collins uncovers some of the technical innovations that the teams have brought to the desert.

  • S2024E03 What’s Inside The New F1 Cars?

    • February 23, 2024

    F1's technical guru Sam Collins uncovers some of the innovative tech hidden deep inside the 2024 cars at Pre-season testing in Bahrain.

  • S2024E04 Mercedes' secret weapons revealed

    • March 1, 2024

    F1 technical guru Sam Collins uncovers some of Mercedes' hidden tech as they prepare for the first round of the 2024 F1 season in Bahrain.

  • S2024E05 What's inside a sidepod?

    • March 1, 2024

    F1 technical guru Craig Scarborough delves into the sidepod to find out how it functions and why it's become so important in Formula 1.

  • S2024E06 How do Alpine fix their problems?

    • March 8, 2024

    F1 technical guru Sam Collins unpicks Alpine's weight problems and more ahead of the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

  • S2024E07 How F1 car development stays on target

    • March 8, 2024

    F1 technical analyst Craig Scarborough examines how teams set targets for car designs with the help of vehicle performance engineer Teena Gade.

  • S2024E08 McLaren's masterplan

    • March 22, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins uncovers McLaren's recipe for success for the first part of the 2024 season as they look to challenge at the top of the table.

  • S2024E09 Pull rod or push rod? F1 suspension explained

    • March 22, 2024

    Vital for holding the wheels to the car, well or badly set suspension can destroy a driver’s chances. Craig Scarborough explains one of the most important components of an F1 car.

  • S2024E10 How do drivers and teams deal with big crashes?

    • March 22, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins investigates how teams and drivers deal with incidents that damage their cars beyond repair.

  • S2024E11 What's happening underneath an F1 car?

    • April 4, 2024

    F1 technical guru Craig Scarborough investigates underfloor aerodynamics and how it shapes the performance of current F1 cars.

  • S2024E12 How do Red Bull stay cool?

    • April 5, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins investigates Red Bull's cooling innovations ahead of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix.

  • S2024E13 Power unit upgrade secrets

    • April 19, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins investigates the secrets hidden deep inside the F1 power unit.

  • S2024E14 Returning to Shanghai

    • April 19, 2024

    F1 technical experts Craig Scarborough and Teena Gade examine how the teams cope with the demands of returning to the Shanghai International Circuit after a five-year hiatus.

  • S2024E15 Can McLaren catch Red Bull?

    • May 2, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins assesses whether McLaren's upgrades will see them challenge Red Bull at the top of the table.

  • S2024E16 How batteries energize F1

    • May 3, 2024

    Craig Scarborough and motorsport electrification expert Ruaraidh McDonald-Walker delve deep into the mysteries of the F1 energy store.

  • S2024E17 The evolution of Adrian Newey's F1 cars

    • May 3, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins examines how Adrian Newey's F1 car designs have evolved from the 1980s to the present day.

  • S2024E18 Can Ferrari go faster?

    • May 17, 2024

    Sam Collins, F1 technical expert, takes a look into Ferrari's latest upgrades

  • S2024E19 What's in an F1 wheel?

    • May 18, 2024

    F1 technical analyst Craig Scarborough looks into the components that make up an F1 wheel

  • S2024E20 Aston Martin's update gamble

    • May 24, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins assesses whether Aston Martin's upgrades can deliver for Monaco and beyond

  • S2024E21 How simulations shape race strategy

    • May 25, 2024

    Craig Scarborough is joined by engineers Bernie Collins and Teena Gade to understand how simulations help teams formulate race strategy.

  • S2024E22 How do F1 brake calipers work?

    • June 7, 2024

    Craig Scarborough takes a deep dive into how Formula 1 brake calipers work and how teams work together to produce this crucial part. Laura Winter chats to Brembo, F1's leading caliper manufacturer to discuss their importance.

  • S2024E23 2026 Regulations Explained

    • June 8, 2024

    With the 2026 F1 regulations released, technical expert Sam Collins explains what the new rules mean for car design.

  • S2024E24 How to build a street circuit

    • June 21, 2024

    F1's Head of Vehicle Performance Craig Wilson joins Craig Scarborough to get to grips with how new street circuits are developed.

  • S2024E25 Why do F1 wings flex?

    • June 22, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins investigates the phenomenon of flexible wings and how it can affect a car's performance.

  • S2024E26 How hydraulics are used in F1

    • June 28, 2024

    Hydraulic systems operate a large number of components on an F1 car. Craig Scarborough takes a deep dive into how the teams use the power of fluids to their advantage.

  • S2024E27 How Red Bull are staying ahead

    • June 28, 2024

    With Austria being Red Bull's home race, F1 technical expert Sam Collins takes a look at how they are still winning the development race.

  • S2024E28 Inside the Brake Ducts

    • July 5, 2024

    Craig Scarborough has a closer inspection of the often overlooked but vitally important ducts that keep the brakes cool on a Formula One Car

  • S2024E29 British Grand Prix Updates

    • July 6, 2024

    F1 Technical Expert Sam Collins takes a look at what updates the British based teams have brought to their home event.

  • S2024E30 Can Mercedes stay ahead of Red Bull?

    • July 19, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins takes a look at how Mercedes are looking to compete with Red Bull.

  • S2024E31 How F1's Onboard Cameras Work

    • July 19, 2024

    F1 technical expert Craig Scarborough has an exclusive look at F1's onboard cameras.

  • S2024E32 Top Teams Tech Race So Far

    • July 26, 2024

    With the mid-season break coming up, F1 technical expert Sam Collins brings you a summary of the tech development race so far.

  • S2024E33 How the DRS advantage works

    • July 26, 2024

    In this educational series, F1 technical guru Craig Scarborough explains how the DRS advantage works.

  • S2024E34 McLaren's Dutch Upgrades Explained

    • August 23, 2024

    After the F1 summer break, technical expert Sam Collins brings you latest team upgrades brought to the Netherlands including McLaren's big package.

  • S2024E35 Rapid Prototyping for Rapid Cars

    • August 23, 2024

    3D Printing has revolutionised manufacturing and Formula One has been at the forefront of developing this amazing technology within their designs. Craig Scarborough explains how teams can send new parts to the track by email and how powdered plastic can be turned into a wind-tunnel model in a matter of hours.

  • S2024E36 Are these the fastest F1 cars ever?

    • August 30, 2024

    F1 technical expert Sam Collins investigates how teams balance the demands of low drag and downforce at Monza.

  • S2024E37 What's inside an F1 wishbone?

    • August 30, 2024

    Craig Scarborough takes a look inside one of the most commonly seen but mysterious parts on an F1 car - the wishbone.

  • S2024E38 Why is car weight so important?

    • September 13, 2024

    Craig Scarborough to get to grips with why how much F1 cars weigh can be so crucial.