The Silver Arrows Podcast

Our special panel this week includes Missed Apex Podcast's Spanners (@SpannersReady), Sky Sports' Cara Bostock, F1 Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher, and journalist Adam Williams discussing the latest talking points from Brackley and Brixworth.

On the agenda this week, we discuss:

• The latest on Lewis Hamilton’s contract
• How competitive the upgrades will be
• Potential difficulties getting the upgrades aligned at Monaco
• Are the ’22 floor regulations hindering Lewis with his current driving style?
• Driving style differences between Lewis and George
• Potential development directions

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Amongst other things this wide ranging episode covers:

• Mercedes' performance in Bahrain, including issues with cooling requirements and qualifying setups.
• Is there tension between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as they compete for leadership?
• The potential driver lineups for Mercedes in 2025 and the future of Max Verstappen.

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We sit down with former-Mercedes strategist Mike Caulfield and Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Miami GP.

On the agenda this week, we discuss:

Was P4 and P6 the best result Mercedes could hope for?

What went wrong for Lewis in Qualifying

How Lewis and George are shaping up against one another

Why did the W14 look so good in FP1? And what was the test item on George's wheel?

How Mercedes will try to make multiple upgrades work in time for Imola

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We sit down with Tom Fletcher and F1 journalist Adam Williams for a detailed look at Mercedes' 2023 Azerbaijan GP. On the chopping board this week we discuss how the upgraded front suspension caused the Mercedes to slide around a lot, how Lewis bossed his race regardless of the handling difficulties, and George's coming together with Verstappen.

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This episode discusses the launch of Mercedes' W15 car and the innovative design features it incorporates. The main focus is on the front wing, which features a unique flap design that could be a game-changer for the team. The discussion also touches on the significance of the Y250 vortex and its impact on aerodynamics. The integration of various car components, such as the gearbox and rear suspension, is explored, highlighting their influence on performance. The role of James Allison, Mercedes' technical director, is discussed, emphasizing his leadership and prioritization skills. The conversation concludes with speculation on Red Bull's car design and the potential risks they may face. To finish, we also talk about what to look for in winter testing and emphasize the significance of reliability and the body language of the cars during testing.

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