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A discussion about those high-profile US GP disqualifications and the major upgrades introduced by three teams headline the post-COTA edition of The Race F1 Tech Show.
In this week’s episode, host Edd Straw and former F1 technical director Gary Anderson discuss the disqualifications of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in the US Grand Prix due to excessive wear on the planks of their cars’ underfloor. They explain why the planks are important and why it was surprising for both teams to be in this situation.
The conversation then moves on to the major upgrades introduced by Mercedes in Austin, deemed as a significant indication of their direction for 2024 by tech chief James Allison. Gary shares his thoughts on the team’s progress and whether Hamilton’s disqualification suggests the benefits of these upgrades.
The show also touches on the brake issues faced by Aston Martin in Austin and how it impacted the team’s assessment of their own upgrades. The final segment focuses on Haas’ package of parts brought to their home event, which left Gary confused with their approach.
As always, the episode concludes with listener questions about battery technology and the recycling of outdated wings and floors in F1.
This episode of The Race F1 Tech Show is sponsored by Aramco.
Source: The Race
