Welcome back to the Tech Heads F1 Podcast! F1 Spring Break is nearly over as we enter a stretch of five races in six weekends, starting with the always entertaining Azerbaijan GP. The week we're once again joined by F1 Tech expert Craig Scarborough, aka @ScarbsTech. If you are (somehow) unfamilar with Craig's work, he is a prolific freelance journalist/illustrator with extensive knowledge of Formula 1 technology gained over decades of experience in the sport. He can regularly be found answering technical questions on Twitter and Instagram, presenting his analysis on F1TV Tech Talk, or writing articles for Race Tech Magazine. This week we cover a range of topics including the (electric) future of wheel guns, surprise F1 Tech stories of 2023, why suspension has once again become critical in the new ground effect era, and how well teams managed the 2023 floor changes. We also discuss the evolution of Red Flag use in F1, MotoGP Tech, and Craig's most prized item from his collection of F1 memorabilia (hint: it's currently being displayed at the F1 Exhibition). This was an extremely enjoyable conversation, thanks again Scarbs for stopping by to chat!
Welcome Back Scarbs! - (1:17)
Electric Wheel Guns & Net Zero 2030 - (2:00)
Biggest Technical Surprises of 2022/2023 - (4:10)
How Teams Managed The 2023 Floor Changes - (6:28)
What Explains The Renewed Interest in Suspension Design? - (9:04)
Red Bull's Triple DRS - Debunked? - (11:28)
Technical and Safety Considerations for Red Flags - (15:34)
Key Upgrade Areas for 2023 (and Beyond) - (21:53)
Technical Shake-up at Mercedes - (25:11)
MotoGP Tech Insight - (28:57)
Listener Questions for Scarbs - (33:40)
Hosts:
Bryson Sullivan (@NaturalParadigm)
Dr Obbs. (@dr_obbs)
Molly O. (@mollym_o)
Invited Guest:
Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsTech)
Notes:
Red Bull Zero Gravity Pitstop w/ Electric Wheel Guns:
https://twitter.com/redbullracing/status/1425399341276033024?s=20
Mark Urban Video on Red Flags in F1
https://www.tiktok.com/@murbanvideo/video/7217558352090467590?_r=1&_t=8bn7lWZW7Ao