Welcome back to the Tech Heads F1 podcast! This week Bryson, Dr. Obbs, and Molly give their thoughts on the three days of pre-season testing, what we (think we) learned, and our expectations for the Bahrain GP. We also discuss the technical considerations of the chicane removal at the Circuit de Catalunya and a deep dive on the aerodynamic theory of Gurney flaps and why they are so incredibly useful in Formula One. Ferrari experiments with multiple wings, Mercedes finds form after a difficult Friday, and Red Bull looks to be in supreme form ahead of the Bahrain GP. We address why Alpine and Aston Martin are teams to watch this weekend, and give our final thoughts on the new regulations before the start of what promises to be an amazing F1 season.
Circuit de Catalunya Chicane Removal - (1:24)
Major Testing Takeaways - (5:59)
Ferrari Rear Wings and Slot Gap Separators - (8:53)
Alpine Looking To Impress? - (13:37)
An Uneven Testing Performance from Mercedes - (14:50)
New Pirelli Tyres for 2023 - (15:52)
F1 Data Analysis & Derived Variables - (19:11)
Ferrari Top Speed? - (21:30)
Why Designing an F1 Car Is So Difficult - (22:47)
Aerodynamic Efficiency in Theory and Practice - (25:51)
RB19 Diffuser Design and Gurney Flaps - (28:15)
Red Bull's Sidepod Evolution - (34:20)
What You Can (And Can't) Learn From Tyre Smoke - (39:26)
Ferrari Power Unit Gains - (41:17)
Genuine Hype Around Aston Martin? - (46:38)
Final Thoughts Before The 2023 F1 Season - (49:51)
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