Episode 3- Monza Review, Dramatic F1 Car Downforce Loss, Who will find success in Singapore? and Hot Takes Galore

09/13/23 • 54 min

The third time’s the charm! Welcome back for the 3rd installment of Braking Bias! Join Dr. Obbs and Molly as they tackle a ton of tech topics in this jam-packed episode.
Things get started with a review of the Italian Grand Prix as the team discusses how Ferrari nabbed the shock pole but was unable to convert it to a win on Sunday, including the characteristics that could be contributing to their driver's struggles (or lack thereof) vs the on the nose RB19. Then they dive into the shocking reported downforce loss across trailing F1 cars from 2021 to the present and what could be contributing to it. Are we right back to square one? Should the FIA step in? And is F1 the only series with this trailing car struggle? After that deep dive, it's time to explore who could find success in Singapore for the upcoming race weekend, how the track changes in Sector 3 could shake up the field, and what the hosts expect from an upgrades standpoint.
You don't want to miss either Tech Bias segment of this episode! Molly leads a discussion on the mysterious case of F1 car's electrical issues in Singapore and how teams have to prepare specifically for this race weekend. Dr. Obbs takes us on a deep dive into the AMR22 vs AMR23 and what contributed to the success of one car and the shortcomings of the other that's allowed Aston Martin to find so much success this season.
There is no shortage of tech talk in this episode, so settle in, set your bias aside, and let's get Braking Bias!

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Episode 2 - Zandvoort Review, Monza Preview, TD018, Stock Car Aerodynamics and Listener Questions

Braking Bias Episode 2 is here! Join our two Co-hosts as they have too much fun covering everything from the Dutch Grand Prix, to what they expect to see from teams in Monza, even jumping over the pond to talk NASCAR. Join Molly and Dr. Obbs as they dive in and discuss. The episode kicks off with a review of the chaotic Dutch Grand Prix which was jam packed with new tech, lots of learnings, and even more action. Followed by a preview of what they expect at the Temple of Speed this weekend for the Italian Grand Prix. How far are teams going to go with their Monza specs to get the most gains? And which teams do they have high expectations for? What the heck is this mysterious TD018 coming into effect?! The team explains. Then Molly leads a discussion about NASCAR aerodynamics and how it leads to a violent wreck that shocked the motorsports world in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, and then they close out with some listener questions. Settle in, set your bias aside, and lets get Braking Bias!

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Episode 4 - Singapore and Suzuka Rewind, Losail Lookahead

Braking Bias is back and you do not want to miss this exciting episode full of awesome tech. Molly and Dr. Obbs start by rewinding to the F1 Singapore and Suzuka Grand Prixes where they tackle:
-What the heck was going on with the Red Bull?
- Has Mercedes lost their tyre advantage?
-Have Flexi wings taken down Aston?
-Did Ferrari solve their inconsistencies?
-What have we learned from McLaren?
Before jumping into what they expect to be a thrilling Qatar Grand Prix in F1s return to Losail International Circuit, a track that looks quite different than F1's last race there. What can they expect from this tricky track? Our teams thought on sprint weekends. How will teams, tyres, and cars manage the extreme desert heat? Hows a louver work? And what's the difference between a front and rear limited track?
Before tackling the question of Does Red Bull have a serious gearbox issue or was it simply risk vs. reward of their design?
You dont want to miss this jam packed episode! Pull up, set your bias aside, and lets get braking bias!

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