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Formula 1 fuel tanks are far more complex and critical to the success of teams than you first might think. We’ve got an expert in to discuss the subject plus we answer listeners’ questions
Formula 1 fuel tanks are far more complex and critical to the success of teams than you first might think. Giles Dawson of Aero Tech Laboratories (ATL) discusses fuel tank design considerations, safety matters, materials used, and lessons learned from Romain Grosjean’s crash in Bahrain in 2020. The fuel tank also plays a significant role in influencing performance. Edd Straw and Gary Anderson talk about issues from the Qatar Grand Prix, like the need for permanent stewards and Alex Albon’s wing mirror incident. The discussion covers Lando Norris missing yellow flags. Listener questions on power unit failures, engine mapping, and Cadillac’s windtunnel test programme are addressed. For extra podcast content, join The Race Members’ Club on Patreon.
