Data Driven F1

In this episode of Data Driven F1, Patrick Henz and Ganna Pogrebna consider the Formula1 drivers’ rankings according to different sources from historical data to expert opinions. Are these predictions any good? Can they be used to forecast the outcome of the Formula One season? Click to find out!

The 1977 season saw a comeback of a much stronger and more competitive Niki Lauda, but also brought the dawn of the ground effect cars and the beginning of the turbo age. F1 technology has changed. In 1977 we also observed great performances from experienced and new talented drivers such as Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson, Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt, Alan Jones, and Jody Scheckter. Gilles Villeneuve and Ricardo Patrese debuted in 1977. Check out the lively discussion of the season by Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz!

In the second part of the limited series about Alfa Romeo Racing, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about the company's legendary first seasons in Formula 1, the return in the 1970's and early 1980's, and, the development of the Alfa Romeo brand in F1 in recent years. The video covers the life and career of drivers such as Nino Farina, Juan Manuel Fangio, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Mario Andretti, Kimi Raikkonen, and many more. We also take a look at many sports cars, Indy series, and touring cars.

Of course, the episode includes also a brief outlook on the 2022 season and the following years.

In the first part of this limited series about Alfa Romeo Racing, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the company’s French roots, the founder Nicola Romeo, famous logos, early success, the role of Enzo Ferrari, the “impossible victory” and, of course, famous drivers as well as spectacular racing cars.

This is a special episode about Formula1’s wildest racecar engineering ideas. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the history of the famous six-wheelers as well as other spectacular developments like the Alfa Romeo Bimotore, the gas-turbine-powered Lotus 56B, and the Brabham BT46 fan car. The episode also considers less known “weird and wonderful” car designs some of which made their mark in F1.

Another part of the episode focuses on Piero Taruffi’s patent for a new kind of racing car, and Ganna and Patrick explain what this has to do with Star Wars. The episode also looks at X-Wing cars among many others.

The Yeoman Credit Racing was the first team in Formula One to change its name as a result of a commercial partnership. To date, this small team is regarded as the first team to elevate Formula 1 sponsorships to a new level. It highlights the starting point for further commercialization of F1.   

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the Yeoman Credit Racing Team, including its surprising connections to the Scuderia Ferrari and Jordan Formula 1 teams.

Can you be one of the best drivers in #F1 #championship and yet never win a championship title? Stirling Moss's example tells us that it is possible. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze Stirling Moss' career. Check out this video for the detailed overview of a perfect #sportsman, his #racing strategy, track behaviour, and legacy.

“What has instructed all of the world’s builders of safe, efficient cars? Auto racing. Any theory, any laboratory experiment needs practical support, and only the race can offer it because during the race the driver submits the car and its parts to intense, unpredictable, unthinkable testing.”  

When he said this, Enzo Ferrari had the car mechanism in mind, but auto racing is not only a test for the car mechanisms. It is also the ultimate test for human behavior. This concerns not only the drivers, but also the entire F1 crew.  

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss notable cases of competitive behavior in Formula 1, which, in some cases, turned toxic.

1976 was the unique year in the history of Formula1. There were many things to remember. In November 1975, Graham Hill and the core of his F1 team died in the tragic plane crash. At the beginning of the season, we saw the remarkable return of Alfa Romeo after the 25-year break from Formula 1. This was also the first year for six-wheelers in Formula 1. And, of course, the year was marked by the on-track duel between the two remarkable driving talents – Hunt and Lauda.

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz provide their view on the 1976 F1 season.

Jochen Mass had been the colleague of the iconic world champions Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life and career, and how his contributions to testing and development of the technology of the F1 cars played a major role in securing individual and constructors championship titles for various teams. Mass was also sport's promoter and educator, contributing to the coaching of many F1 stars.