Tech Heads F1 Podcast - Ep.16 (@F1DataAnalysis)

What do we do to pass time during the F1 Spring Break? How about a special feature-length episode of Tech Heads F1! We are very happy to welcome back our first repeat guest (and friend of the podcast) Mirco Bartolozzi, better known as @F1DataAnalysis. Mirco has been extremely busy since we last spoke on Ep. 6, his impressive analysis of F1 telemetry has exploded in popularity with over 120K followers on Twitter and a further 31K on Instagram and other social media platforms. Mirco's work has been cited by journalists, pundits, and even the occasional ex-F1 race engineer. This episode is jam-packed with a great conversation, including Mirco's thoughts on the 2023 F1 season so far, the analysis behind some of his most notable calculations (e.g. DRS effectiveness), and unraveling a major factor in Red Bull's early success in the new era of F1. We also take a look back at Fernando Alonso's infamous driving technique at Renault, thermal cameras in F1, and answer several of your listener questions. We hope Mirco can join us again in the near future, for now please enjoy our latest episode!

Time Codes:

Welcome Back @F1DataAnalysis - (1:37)

Four DRS Zones & The Melee Down Under - (3:27)

Wheel Rims/Debris Escaping Catchfencing - (9:21)

Low Sun Angle Effects: Safety & Performance - (14:28)

Thermal Cameras in F1 - (18:39)

Full Detail on DRS Effectiveness Calculations - (20:29)

RB19 Anti-Dive Suspension, Theory & Application - (29:01)

Speculating on Red Bull's Reliability Concerns - (38:27)

Using Maximum/Minimum Speed Heat Maps To Study Driving Styles - (42:02)

Alonso's Famous Driving Technique at Renault - (47:18)

New Plots For Visualizing Acceleration - (56:01)

Listener Questions - (1:00:28)

Where To Find Mirco - (1:31:47)

Hosts:

Bryson Sullivan (@NaturalParadigm)

Dr. Obbs (@dr_obbs)

Molly (@mollym_o)

Invited Guest:

Mirco Bartolozzi (@F1DataAnalysis)

Notes:

Amazing Thermal Camera Footage in F1:

https://twitter.com/NaturalParadigm/status/1643626779280646145?s=20

DRS Effectiveness Thread:

https://twitter.com/F1DataAnalysis/status/1642922154152046593?s=20

RB19 Anti-Dive Suspension Thread:

https://twitter.com/F1DataAnalysis/status/1644650163418300429?s=20

Maximum/Minimum Speed Heatmaps:

https://twitter.com/F1DataAnalysis/status/1642544918769070081?s=20

https://twitter.com/F1DataAnalysis/status/1643219362633900034?s=20

Alonso's Driving Technique Thread:

https://twitter.com/F1DataAnalysis/status/1643965395076825089?s=20