Episodes

  • From Scratch to Track: How to design an F1 car | #drivedigitalsuccess #8

    From Scratch to Track: How to design an F1 car | #drivedigitalsuccess #8
    Mar 18 2022
    The regulation changes for the 2022 season are massive, resulting in a completely new generation of cars. To be competitive, the Haas F1 team devoted significant attention to designing the new car. But where does the procedure begin and when is a car ready for its debut race? In the final episode of our podcast series, Ben Agathangelou, Head of Engineering Operations, takes us on the development journey of the 2022 Haas VF-22. Topics: 1. Design process of the 2022 Haas VF-22 2. Car development in a virtual and physical world 3. Cooperation between team departments 4. Look of the new car 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to Cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team as well as industry experts to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Ben Agathangelou — Head of Engineering Operations at Haas F1 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula One Expert and Presenter 🎙️Host: Mandy Carter — Cloud Expert & Head of Marketing Ionos UK _________________________ Chapter 00:00 | Introduction 03:03 | The aero department at Haas F1 08:32 | The starting point of designing an F1 car 13:56 | Development: virtual and physical 18:25 | Sharing data via the IONOS cloud 19:56 | The time frame of releasing the new car 26:15 | Designing the car around the new regulations 29:45 | Does the look of the car matter at all _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS- First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    34 mins
  • What’s changing in 2022’s F1 cars? | #drivedigitalsuccess #7

    What’s changing in 2022’s F1 cars? | #drivedigitalsuccess #7
    Mar 4 2022
    For F1’s Chief Technical Officer - Pat Symonds - and his team, it’s been a turbulent time. With F1 making its most far-reaching rule changes, the cars for 2022 required radical re-designed. In this episode of „#drivedigitalsuccess“, Pat explains the changes made, the challenges faced and how all of this will impact this season of F1. Topics 1. Why did F1 decide to change up the rules this year? 2. What changes have been made to this year’s F1 cars? 3. Who gave input on the changes for car design? 4. How will the design changes impact the racing experience? 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to Cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team as well as industry experts to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Pat Symonds - Chief Technical Officer at F1 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula One Expert and Presenter 🎙️Host: Mandy Carter — Cloud Expert & Head of Marketing Ionos UK _________________________ Chapter 00:00 | Intro 03:26 | Who gave input for the changes? 07:50 | Has F1 ever made changes like this before? 10:07 | How have the F1 cars changed in 2022? _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS- First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    15 mins
  • Car vs Simulator: which pushes harder? | #drivedigitalsuccess #6

    Car vs Simulator: which pushes harder? | #drivedigitalsuccess #6
    Feb 18 2022
    One of the most important tools in F1 development is the simulator. Gathering and analyzing data is a crucial step in developing and improving an F1 car. These days, data is not only gathered on the track, but also in virtual environments. This is where the simulator into play. In this episode, we speak with none other than Mick Schumacherabout working with the simulator.. Topics 1. The main function of a simulator 2. Combining virtual and historical data 3. How realistic the simulator is 4. The role of IONOSCloud in data processing 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to Cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team as well as industry experts to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Mick Schumacher – F1 driver 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula One Expert and Presenter 🎙️Host: Mandy Carter — Cloud Expert & Head of Marketing Ionos UK _________________________ Chapter 00:00 | Intro 03:13 | Is the simulator drivable for a normal person? 11:44 | The main functions of the simulator 14:03 | Simulator vs historical data 22:37 | How realistic is the simulator compared to the real car? 29:15 | Can you practice difficult conditions in the simulator? 30:43 | Getting used to the 2022 car: Will the simulator help? 32:49 | Mick’s prospects for next year’s season _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS- First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    34 mins
  • It’s all about data | #drivedigitalsuccess #5

    It’s all about data | #drivedigitalsuccess #5
    Feb 4 2022
    F1 is all about finding the tiniest margins for improvement - both on the race track and with technology. Collecting as much data as possible is crucial, so there is tons of data that needs to be processed, stored, and protected. IONOS has developed a cloud-based solution that makes all of this easier. Gary Foote, CIO of the Haas F1 team, explains the importance of data in the team’s racing strategy and how IONOS Cloud became a key partner to help collect, analyse and secure the vast amount of data the team needs to help continually optimise its performance.. Topics 1. The structure of the Haas F1 team and the role of the CIO 2. Collection, scalability, and protection of data 3. The importance of global data accessibility 4. Who’s more important: data or the driver? 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to Cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team as well as industry experts to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Gary Foote – CIO at Haas F1 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula One Expert and Presenter 🎙️Host: Mandy Carter — Cloud Expert & Head of Marketing Ionos UK _________________________ Chapter 00:00 | Introduction 01:41 | Team structure and the role of a CIO at Haas F1 07:50 | Ionos Cloud: global data access 12:13 | Evaluation of success at Haas F1 16:55 | The link between driver and data 24:35 | Cloud & data scalability and protection 32:46 | Will there be more data fed to fans in the future? _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS- First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    38 mins
  • An F1 Steering Wheel Explained | #drivedigitalsuccess #4

    An F1 Steering Wheel Explained | #drivedigitalsuccess #4
    Jan 21 2022
    While maneuvering the car is still the primary function of an F1 steering wheel, it is far more than that. Rather, the steering wheel houses a variety of functions – making it the control centre of the car. Throughout a race, the driver and race engineer work closely to ensure optimal car settings are deployed at any given time. In this podast, Gary Cannon - Mick Schumacher’s race engineer - explains the frequency, rationale and complexity of setting changes. Topics 1. The primary functions of an F1 steering wheel 2. The interaction between driver and race engineer 3. The steering wheel as the main hub 4. The cost of a steering wheel 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to Cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team as well as industry experts to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Gary Gannon – Race Engineer Haas F1 Team 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula 1 Expert and Presenter 🎙️Host: Mandy Carter — Cloud Expert & Head of Marketing, Ionos UK _________________________ Chapter 00:00 | Intro 02:56 | All functions of a steering wheel explained 04:31 | Primary functions and data handling 08:46 | Troubleshooting: urgent setting changes 12:11 | Personal settings for the driver 13:36 | Cost of a steering wheel _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS- First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    15 mins
  • How to develop a F1 tire | drivedigitalsuccess #3

    How to develop a F1 tire | drivedigitalsuccess #3
    Jan 7 2022
    Today’s episode of #drivedigitalsuccess is where the rubber truly meets the road, because we’retalking tires! For this we have invited Mario Isola from Pirelli - F1’s exclusive tire provider - to explain what goes into making a tire, what testing methods Formula 1 offers Pirelli and what new developments we will see in the near future. Topics: 1. How much data is required to make a good F1 tire? 2. To what extent is physical testing possible and how much is simulation? 3. Why must Pirelli continue to work so hard, despite their exclusivity with F1? 4. Do drivers test their tires before the races? 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to Cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team as well as industry experts to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Mario Isola - Head of F1 & Car Racing at Pirelli 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula 1 Expert and Presenter _________________________ Chapter 00:00 – 02:10 | Intro 02:10 – 05:47 | How to build a Formula 1 tire 05:47 – 09:08 | How does testing work for Pirelli? 09:08 – 13:27 | What is coming in 2022? _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS – First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    13 mins
  • The most strategic place in F1 | drivedigitalsuccess #2

    The most strategic place in F1 | drivedigitalsuccess #2
    Dec 24 2021
    The Pit wall is one of the most important places for an F1 team. From strategy, communication with the driver, assessing data, and coordinating the car exit during qualifying, everything is handled at the Pit stand. Ayao Komatsu, Chief Race Engineer of the Haas F1 team, gives us great insights into the duties of the Pit wall team, and shares some unusual experiences. Topics 1. The role of a F1 Pit wall 2. Jobs on the Pit wall 3. Data processing 4. Communication within the team 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team as well as industry experts to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Ayao Komatsu | Chief Race Engineer (Haas F1) 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula One Expert and Presenter 🎙️Host: Mandy Carter — Cloud Expert & Head of Marketing Ionos UK _________________________ Chapter 00:00 | Introduction 00:09 | What does a Pit wall look like? 02:36 | The different roles and jobs on the pit wall 06:36 | Interaction with the driver 07:59 | Why is the Pit stand on the Pit wall? _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS- First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    11 mins
  • Günther Steiner - How to manage a F1 Team | drivedigitalsuccess #1

    Günther Steiner - How to manage a F1 Team | drivedigitalsuccess #1
    Dec 10 2021
    When watching a heated F1 race, it’s easy to forget how much strategy goes into every moment In this episode, we take a peek behind the curtain with Günther Steiner - team principal of the Uralkali Haas F1 racing team. Günther explains his everyday workflow, his team’s structure, the role the cloud and IONOS play for his team, and speculates on what the Formula 1 of the future may look like. Topics: 1. What Günther’s work as team manager entails 2. Günthers Learnings - how success comes from mistakes 3. How cloud computing offers fundamental improvement for F1 4. The future of F1 cars and racing 🏎️ #drivedigitalsuccess Take a technical glimpse behind the scenes of modern F1 racing to understand how technology is accelerating motorsport! How is racing connected to the cloud? What technology drives a modern race car? How can sustainability and racing go together? We talk with experts from the Haas F1 team, as well as industry experts, to answer questions you don’t even know you have yet. _________________________ Participants 🎙️Guest: Günther Steiner - Haas Formula One Team Manager 🎙️Host: Chris Medland — Formula One Expert and Presenter 🎙️Host: Mandy Carter — Cloud Expert & Head of Marketing, Ionos UK _________________________ Chapter 00:00 – 05:11 Intro 05:11 – 09:34 Efficiency in racing 09:34 – 13:57 What does a typical day look like for Guenther? 13:57 – 18:26 Emotional moments 18:26 – 27:41 How is IONOS using cloud computing for racing? 27:41 – 33:15 How will F1 evolve from here? _________________________ Who ☁️ Brought to you by IONOS- First-class cloud and IT infrastructure: https://cloud.ionos.com/ 🎧 Produced by digital kompakt – Your expert in first class podcasts: www.digitalkompakt.de
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    33 mins