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From Scratch to Track: How to design an F1 car | #drivedigitalsuccess #8

From Scratch to Track: How to design an F1 car | #drivedigitalsuccess #8

33m 40s

The regulation changes for the 2022 season are massive, resulting in a completely new generation of cars. To be competitive, the Haas F1 team devoted significant attention to designing the new car. But where does the procedure begin and when is a car ready for its debut race? In the final episode of our podcast series, Ben Agathangelou, Head of Engineering Operations, takes us on the development journey of the 2022 Haas VF-22.

Topics:

1. Design process of the 2022 Haas VF-22
2. Car development in a virtual and physical world
3. Cooperation between team departments
4. Look of the...

What’s changing in 2022’s F1 cars? | #drivedigitalsuccess #7

What’s changing in 2022’s F1 cars? | #drivedigitalsuccess #7

15m 20s

For F1’s Chief Technical Officer - Pat Symonds - and his team, it’s been a turbulent time. With F1 making its most far-reaching rule changes, the cars for 2022 required radical re-designed. In this episode of „#drivedigitalsuccess“, Pat explains the changes made, the challenges faced and how all of this will impact this season of F1.

Topics

1. Why did F1 decide to change up the rules this year?
2. What changes have been made to this year’s F1 cars?
3. Who gave input on the changes for car design?
4. How will the design changes impact the racing experience?...

Car vs Simulator: which pushes harder? | #drivedigitalsuccess #6

Car vs Simulator: which pushes harder? | #drivedigitalsuccess #6

34m 25s

One of the most important tools in F1 development is the simulator. Gathering and analyzing data is a crucial step in developing and improving an F1 car. These days, data is not only gathered on the track, but also in virtual environments. This is where the simulator into play.

In this episode, we speak with none other than Mick Schumacherabout working with the simulator..

Topics

1. The main function of a simulator

2. Combining virtual and historical data

3. How realistic the simulator is

4. The role of IONOSCloud in data processing


🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the...

It’s all about data | #drivedigitalsuccess #5

It’s all about data | #drivedigitalsuccess #5

37m 31s

F1 is all about finding the tiniest margins for improvement - both on the race track and with technology. Collecting as much data as possible is crucial, so there is tons of data that needs to be processed, stored, and protected. IONOS has developed a cloud-based solution that makes all of this easier. Gary Foote, CIO of the Haas F1 team, explains the importance of data in the team’s racing strategy and how IONOS Cloud became a key partner to help collect, analyse and secure the vast amount of data the team needs to help continually optimise its performance..

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