On this week’s episode, Zoe and Hannah are joined by engineer and motorsport creator Molly (aka @abunchofredf1ags) to talk all things F1 engineering, the 2023 livery launches, and what it takes to make an F1 car go fast. Molly dives into the most important aspects of an F1 car, why side-pods have become such a talking point in recent years, and reveals why some teams prefer copying other teams (looking at you, pink Mercedes!) than coming up with their own design. They also discuss their favorite and least favorite livery launches, why Mercedes’ new look may have a deeper meaning, and what F1 teams need to do to ensure more women get involved in engineering. This episode is truly F1 Engineering 101, so grab your notebooks and welcome to class!
