How Close To Reality Are Modern Simulators? with AVL RACING
With the current situation forcing all motorsport to temporarily pause, is there a virtual way for the drivers to remain sharp? When the season gets underway, how do the teams use simulators to improve those driver skills to gain an advantage over their competitors? That is the topic today with Alex Kalinauckas (F1 Editor, Autosport) talking to our friends from AVL RACING. On the podcast we ask: •How do you make a simulator reflect a real-life car? •How close can we get to reality? •How do you get a new track into a Sim? •For the teams, is there a role for Sims in how to plan for various race strategies, things like weather and energy management? Find out more about how simulation at AVL RACING is helping drivers and teams: https://bit.ly/2yu2FNV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Touko 202047min
What If F1 and Formula E Combined? Jean-Éric Vergne Interview
Today we’re delighted to bring you another exclusive interview in our #thinkingforward series. Following the interview on Monday with Zak Brown, we go from team boss to Formula E driver today. The podcast features Motorsport Network President James Allen and Jess McFadyen talking to DS Techeetah driver Jean-Éric Vergne. They talk about why he grabbed the opportunity to join esports, how real racing and sim racing are complementary to each other and when he thinks Formula E will go racing again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Touko 202029min
People are scared and looking for leadership: Zak Brown Interview
On the podcast today, Motorsport Network President James Allen and Motorsport.com F1 Editor Jonathan Noble are talking to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown. Zak talks about the lessons learned from managing a McLaren team member testing positive for COVID-19, about his optimism around getting 15 races in for the 2020 F1 season, and whether we’ll see Fernando Alonso racing again for McLaren outside of Indy 500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Touko 202032min
It's Unimaginable Not To Go Racing This Year: Christian Horner Interview
Today we’re going to bring you another exclusive interview, and the latest in our #thinkingforward series. During the current crisis we're talking with motorsport leaders to hear how they're reacting to unprecedented challenges. Motorsport Network President James Allen and Motorsport.com F1 Editor Jonathan Noble spoke with Red Bull Team Principle Christian Horner. On the podcast today: •Red Bull’s position on the budget cap debate, and what some of the solutions could be •How Racing could resume at the Red Bull Ring, and the logistical challenges of how he’ll manage a team racing behind closed doors •And…Red Bull being part of the UK ventilator project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Touko 202032min
Pandemic Is An Opportunity For F1 Reform: Stefano Domenicali Interview
Ex-Ferrari Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali says it would be "criminal" for motorsport not to seize the opportunity for major reform for the future presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Stefano was talking to Motorsport Network President James Allen from him home in the Dolomites. On the podcast today, hear why he thinks we need to be positive about how motorsport benefits the automotive industry. Speaking exclusively to Autosport for the #thinkingforward series, current CEO of Lamborghini and president of the FIA single seater commission Domenicali says the sport has dragged its heels too long on effective cost control and other measures to ensure long term health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Huhti 202039min
How To Dominate Endurance Racing: Nick Tandy Interview
On the Autosport podcast today, interviewing duties are handed to Autosport Magazine Editor Kevin Turner, as we sit down for over an hour with Britain's most recent Le Mans 24 Hours winner Nick Tandy. Kevin and Nick talk about life as Porsche Factory Driver, that 2015 Le Mans win in the Porsche 919, driving in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Huhti 20201h 21min
Motorsport UK's David Richards - how our sport can remain relevant
Today we’re going to bring you another exclusive interview and the latest in our #thinkingforward series. During the current crisis we're talking with motorsport leaders to hear how they're reacting to the unprecedented challenges. Motorsport Network President James Allen, and Autosport Deputy Editor Marcus Simmons, spoke with Motorsport UK chairman David Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Huhti 202028min
Alejandro Agag Interview: "Formula E will emerge from this crisis in good shape"
On the podcast today you can hear Formula E Chairman Alejandro Agag speaking with Motorsport Network’s President, James Allen. Speaking exclusively to Autosport for our #thinkingforward series with motorsport leaders, Agag struck an optimistic note about the scale of opportunity that faces the industry, despite the severe challenges caused by the temporary cancellation of all events. They talked about why Formula E needs to reflect on the GEN3 car, the biggest lesson we can learn from the virus crisis, and how some racing series can survive through consolidation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Huhti 202024min
