How data helps F1 drivers go faster

The latest F1 Explains podcast delves into the crucial role of data in Formula 1, revealing how teams and drivers leverage it for speed. Oscar Piastri's Race Engineer, Tom Stallard, and former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer join Christian Hewgill to decode the intricate 'squiggly lines' of performance data. Stallard details the extensive data recorded by hundreds of car sensors and how engineers meticulously analyze thousands of data points each race weekend. Palmer adds a driver's perspective, explaining how F1 racers study their own data, learn from teammates and rivals, and utilize critical information during qualifying and Grand Prix races to find those elusive tenths of a second.