Their Carbon Wheels Were So Good They Got Banned From F1 w. Chris Shelley | Dymag

December 04, 2024 in Podcast, Manufacturers

Christopher Shelley of Dymag Group Ltd is with me this week to chat all about their crazy light wheels. Dymag has a long history of producing wheels for racing. Unfortunately so good they got banned 😂 (the other manufacturers pulled some strings). It was really interesting to have a dive into this technology and Chris’s journey. Here is a short clip.

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Enjoy,

Sam

How Do You Make F1 Drivers FASTER? w. Rob Wilson | F1 Driver Coach

December 03, 2024 in Podcast

Step into the world of @Formula1 with our guest, Rob Wilson. As the coach behind 70+ F1 drivers and many world champions, Rob reveals the nuances of pushing the best to become even better. With a storied racing career himself, he's a true giant in the motorsport arena. This was a real personal highlight for me.

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

8:54 - Racing lairy cars

19:55 - Transitioning into oval racing

22:37 - Favourite racing series

29:27 - Developing a driving style

37:23 - Breaking down a lap

45:57 - Changes to Spa

48:51 - Driving modern race cars vs the classics

49:54 - Why is Max Verstappen so good?

54:44 - How to coach a champion

1:10:52 - Are F1 cars tailored to driving style?

1:12:56 - Slow vs fast corners

1:15:13 - Rob’s best driving tips

1:17:00 - 5 questions

Running F1 Cars And The TDF / One w .James Densley | TDF

December 03, 2024 in Specialists, F1, Podcast

This week, I'm thrilled to have James Densley from Tour De Force join me as we delve into the exhilarating world of running F1 cars. We'll explore the fascinating story behind the TDF/One, a remarkable creation that combines a genuine Formula 1 chassis with their powertrain. This innovation not only makes operating these powerful machines more accessible and affordable, but it also preserves their mind-boggling performance.

https://tdf.co.uk/tdfone/

https://www.instagram.com/powerbytdf/

Enjoy,

Sam

Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro

04:28 - What’s it like to be a F3 mechanic

10:20 - Working at Mercedes F1

17:06 - Transition away from F1

21:15 - F1 work-life balance and logistics

25:05 - Transforming TDF

35:39 - TDF ownership & G-forces