Data Driven F1

In this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1968 season of Formula 1. Who should have won and who ultimately emerged as the winner?

In this episode of Data Driven Formula 1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the impact of Italian business on Formula 1.

Including Ferrari, Maserati, United Colors of Benetton, Alfa Romeo, Andrea Moda, Coloni, Fondmetal, Forti, Life, Minardi, Modena, Osella, Lamborghini, Pirelli, Martini … 

In this episode of “Data Driven F1”, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze past, present, and future of Formula 1 simulations, reviewing “Enduro” on the Atari VCS 2600, “Pitstop” on the Commodore C64 and “Ferrari Formula One Racing Simulation” on the Amiga.

Based on the concept that the holistic stimulation of all five senses lead to stronger experiences, they visit the Ferrari Simulation Centre in Milan and discuss the new TCCT eClassic simulators designed by Pininfarina and Zagato. Patrick and Ganna also provide their ideas about the future, where the boundaries between physical and virtual racing may blur.

Man behind a Dream

Even before Soichiro Honda built his first street car, he had a dream “to compete in motor vehicle races all over the world with a vehicle of [his] own making, and to win.” Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life, milestones, career, legacy, and the role data analytics plays at Honda as a business.

This episode looks at Honda F1, its performance throughout the Formula 1 sport’s history, and its alignment with the Japanese philosophy “Sanpo Yoshi”.

1967 was a remarkable year in Formula1 championship. Debut for Pedro Rodriguez, last race for Dan Gurney, John Surtees at the wheel of Honda. Jim Clark and Lotus won 4 races that year, but did they win the championship? What happened to Ferrari and what role did Ford play in the season? Check out analysis of the season by Patrick Henz and Ganna Pogrebna!

Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez are the tragic heroes of Mexican Formula 1. Highly talented, they both became victims of fatal racing accidents. Nevertheless, their legacy is still alive. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the F1 careers of Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez. They also talk about Mexico in the 1950s, including Mexico’s 48th President López Mateos.

Lorenzo Bandini was not only successful in motorsport, coming close to wining the 1966 Formula 1 Championship, but also conquered the hearts of the Tifosi. In this episode of “Data Driven F1” Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the career and life of Lorenzo Bandini on track and in movies.

When you get a chance to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, check out the 156 Aero (number 8) as it has a special connection to Lorenzo.

In this episode of “Data Driven F1“, the focus of Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz was not only on the 1966 Formula 1 season itself, but also on Hollywood as the season was captured in the Oscar-winning movie “Grand Prix”. Besides that, enjoy the season’s playbook, including analytics, surprises, drama, technology, and action!

The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, originally built in 1922 is traditionally one of the F1 seasons’ highlights. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz use analytics and F1 data from 1950 to 2020 in order to determine the most successful driver and constructor (team) in the history of Monza Formula 1.

They also discuss some cool stories about the track, like, for example, the forgotten “Race of Two Worlds”. Patrick also demonstrates what it is like to drive around the circuit of Monza! What is your bet? Was Ferrari the most successful team at Monza?

Colin Chapman is one of the most controversial figures in Formula 1. On the one hand, he was an engineering genius and visionary, who created team Lotus. Under Chapman’s leadership, Lotus achieved 7 Constructor F1 Championship wins and produced 6 driver World Champions. On the other hand, his desire to win at all cost putting lives at risk, as well as other scandals, often backfired and led to unanticipated and often tragic consequences.

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the life and legacy of Colin Chapman, considering his analytics talent, creativity, and passion for motorsport. As usual, do let us know your thoughts about this episode.