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Data Driven F1Drivers: F1 DynastiesWelcome to our latest deep dive into the
fascinating world of Formula 1! In this episode, we explore the illustrious dynasties that have shaped the sport over the decades. From legendary families to iconic teams, F1 dynasties have left an indelible mark on the history of
motorsport.
Join Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz, as they discuss
the rich heritage and enduring legacies of the most influential figures in Formula 1. We’ll cover famous driver families like the Schumachers and the Hills, as well as powerhouse teams such as Ferrari and McLaren. Discover how these dynasties have inf...2024-06-2948 min
Data Driven F1Facts: Formula 1 Meets Le MansLe Mans is once again the focus of racing fans around the world. In this video, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz delve into the fascinating trend of current and former Formula 1 drivers rediscovering the challenging 24 Hours race as an intriguing parallel pursuit. Not only are drivers making this transition, but Formula 1 teams are also diversifying, leveraging synergy effects to develop hypercars that compete for victory.
Join us as we present a comprehensive list of all Formula 1 drivers, from today to as far back as 1950, who have triumphed at this prestigious event. We'll share insightful comparisons and entertaining anecdotes, making...2024-06-211h 36
Data Driven F1Season 1987Step back in time to the exhilarating world of Formula 1 racing with a journey through the 1987 season. In this video, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz delve deep into the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments that defined this year. Experience the rivalry between titans like Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, and Nigel Mansell as they pushed themselves and their machines to the limit in pursuit of victory. Witness the technological innovations and engineering marvels, as for example the introduction of active suspension, that shaped the sport and set the stage for future generations of Formula 1. So, whether you're a seasoned Formula 1...2024-05-031h 02
Data Driven F1Drivers: Nelson PiquetIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz delve into the multifaceted career of Nelson Piquet, a towering figure in the world of Formula 1. As a three-time world champion, Piquet’s legacy on the track is undisputed, renowned for his mastery behind the wheel and his role as a mentor to younger drivers. However, his career is also marked by controversy, stemming from various behaviors and statements that have sparked debate within the racing community and beyond.
Join us for an open and engaging discussion that explores the complexities of Piquet’s contributions to motorsport, highl...2024-02-0358 min
Data Driven F1Facts: ZakspeedDive into the inspiring saga of one of Formula 1's most beloved underdogs with hosts Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz. This video celebrates Zakspeed - small, tenacious German team that captured the hearts of racing fans worldwide by constructing their F1 car entirely in-house, turbo engine and all. Learn about the visionary founder, Erich Zakowski, the team's rich heritage, their impactful significance in the sport, and the enduring legacy they left behind. Whether you are a die-hard F1 aficionado or new to the world of motorsports, this is one history lesson you don't want to miss. Subscribe now for...2023-11-0943 min
Data Driven F1Facts: Gran Turismo – Virtual to Reality
Join Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they delve into the exhilarating world of the Gran Turismo movie, exploring its roots and the true story of Jann Mardenborough. From gaming consoles to the apex of racing circuits, they unpack the evolution of the video game franchise, the role of artificial intelligence in motorsports, and how e-drivers like Mardenborough are shifting gears into real-life racing series. Buckle up for an in-depth analysis of virtual racing’s impact on the future of motorsports, right here on our channel. Don’t forget to hit subscribe for more insights into where technology meets the...2023-11-0353 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: Elio de AngelisEmbark on an enthralling journey into the enigmatic world of Elio de Angelis, the ultimate "last gentleman player" of Formula 1, where his charismatic persona and musical talents complemented his lightning-fast driving skills to create a captivating legacy in the motorsports arena – join Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they unveil the remarkable saga of Elio de Angelis, celebrating his triumphs and exploring the indelible mark he left on the track.
2023-08-3139 min
Data Driven F1Season 1986Step into the adrenaline-charged realm of Formula One’s history, where the 1986 season stands as a monument to unparalleled power and unbridled passion. In an electrifying twist, Formula One cars reached new zeniths of power, obliterating past records. Imagine unshackled turbocharged engines roaring to life, churning out an astonishing 1,350 horsepower and beyond – a spectacle that even free practice sessions had never foreseen.
The track became a battleground for legendary racers such as Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Nelson Piquet, Ayrton Senna, Keke Rosberg, and Michele Alboreto. With a hunger for victory burning in their veins, they pushed the limi...2023-08-251h 13
Data Driven F1Is There Life Beyond F1?
Join Data Driven F1 hosts Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they explore the extraordinary paths taken by iconic Formula1 drivers after leaving the racetrack. Witness their remarkable transformations and unexpected choices, defying conventions and pushing boundaries. Discover inspiring journeys dedicated to sustainability and groundbreaking innovation. Gain insight into the challenges faced and victories achieved outside F1. Don’t miss this episode celebrating the indomitable spirit of former drivers who break the mold and create a legacy beyond the checkered flag!
2023-06-031h 20
Data Driven F1Season 1985
Join Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they delve into the exhilarating 1985 Formula 1 season. Turbo-engines ruled the track, but it was the emergence of a young Brazilian prodigy, Ayrton Senna, that stole the spotlight. Legendary drivers Alain Prost, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, and Michele Alboreto also left their mark, making this a season for the ages. Get ready for an exciting discussion on epic races, iconic drivers, and groundbreaking technology!
2023-05-261h 06
Data Driven F1Drivers: Felipe MassaIn this episode, we delve into the story of Felipe Massa, the talented Brazilian Formula 1 driver who almost won the 2008 F1 championship (he held the title for 39 seconds). With insights from Bernie Ecclestone’s recent interview and a review of FIA regulations in the light of the Singapore crashgate, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz explore the argument that Massa should have been declared the rightful champion. Additionally, we take a closer look at Massa’s life, career, and legacy. Don’t miss the discussion!
2023-05-121h 09
Data Driven F1Legends: Niki LaudaCome and join Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they pay homage to the legendary Niki Lauda. The three-time #Formula1 #champion gained notoriety when he survived a horrific crash during the 1976 German #GrandPrix and remarkably returned to racing only six weeks later. Following his retirement from racing, he became a prosperous entrepreneur in both Formula 1 and aviation industries. Through detailed analysis and historical #data, discover the mindset, career, and legacy of this extraordinary motorsport icon, including lesser-known topics such as his principles for negotiations and his inspiration for the first Formula 1 #computer #simulation.
2023-03-291h 23
Data Driven F1Facts: Aston Martin F1Come along on a new journey with Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they explore the remarkable beginning of the 2023 Formula 1 season for Aston Martin F1 Team and Fernando Alonso. Learn about the team’s extensive past and present as they deliver astute analysis and commentary. Be sure not to overlook this thrilling investigation of one of the most renowned brands in motorsport.
#F1 #Formula1 #AstonMartin
2023-03-2334 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: Gilles VilleneuveEnzo Ferrari reportedly said to Gilles Villeneuve: “I see a little Nuvolari in you”. Who was this magic Nuvolari? Which similarities did he share with Villeneuve?
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the life and career of Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari and Gilles Villeneuve, making parallels between the two extraordinary racing talents. This Data Driven F1 episode particularly focuses on the achievements and legacy of “l’aviatore” (the aviator) – Gilles Villeneuve.2023-02-021h 26
Data Driven F1What to Expect from Formula 1 and the Data Driven F1 Channel in 2023In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz provide a preview of the 2023 season for both Formula 1 and the Data-Driven F1 Channel. Check out our exclusive take on AI & Deep Fakes and how they are changing our understanding of F1 as a sport.
#F1 #Formula1 #2023 #AI #forecast #drivers #cars2023-01-1355 min
Data Driven F1Season 1983By 1983, the turbo engines dominated Formula 1 and the season developed into a fascinating competition between Brabham-BMW, Renault, and Scuderia Ferrari. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the 1983 season, including races, cars, and drivers.
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Data Driven F1Drivers: Mario AndrettiMany drivers are stereotype-breakers. Yet, few can compare to Mario Andretti. Embark with us on the amazing journey of this motorsport star, who took an unbelievable journey from being a refugee to becoming a Formula 1 Champion.
In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the life and career of one of Formula 1’s most iconic and worshipped drivers, Mario Andretti.2022-11-111h 18
Data Driven F1Season 1982British journalist Nigel Roebuck has once described the 1982 Formula 1 season as "... an ugly year, pock-marked by tragedy, by dissension, by greed, and yet, paradoxically, it produced some of the most memorable racing ever seen." Join Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz for an overview of this remarkable year in the Formula 1 history.2022-10-271h 16
Data Driven F1Drivers: Carlos ReutemannIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the career, life, and legacy of Carlos Reutemann. The Argentinian drove successfully for Brabham, Ferrari, Lotus, and Williams. After retiring from F1, he pursued a very successful career in Argentinian politics.
https://youtu.be/vx35kgespSw2022-10-191h 00
Data Driven F1Season 1981The 1981 Formula1 season was a time of big change, as more and more manufacturers started to follow the Renault example and developed their own turbo engines. The season also saw great driving talents such as Alain Prost, Gilles Villeneuve, René Arnoux, Alan Jones, Carlos Reutemann, and Nelson Piquet fighting for the title. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss these and many other aspects of the season.
https://youtu.be/ohE-O7GS5ts2022-10-111h 04
Data Driven F1Data Driven F1 Facts: The FISA FOCA DisputeAt the beginning of the 1980s, the professionalization and commercialization of Formula 1 led to the unavoidable conflict about money and power between the two major groups: the Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA) and the Formula One Constructors Association (FOCA).
In this special episode of Data Driven F1, where Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss F1 politics and how it shaped the F1 championship as we know it now.2022-10-0246 min
Data Driven F1Season 1980Data Driven #F1 arrived to 1980s! The first year of the decade saw great #racing; victories and defeats, but also tragedies. Relevant topics for Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz to analyze. Join us to find out what the year of 1980 had in store.2022-09-021h 14
Data Driven F1Drivers: Jody ScheckterIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the life and career of Jody David Scheckter, who remains the only African driver winning the F1 World Championship title. Jody was racing in Formula 1 from 1972 to 1980 and won 1979 championship driving for Ferrari. After retiring, he pursued several successful business ventures.2022-08-1547 min
Data Driven F1Legends: Walter Wolf Racing TeamThis special episode of Data Driven F1 is about Walter Wolf and his Racing Team. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze Walter Wolf’s life and career, in and outside Formula 1. Wolf’s entrepreneurial approach was based on key employees, continuous development, marketing, and networking. The undisputed highlight of Walter Wolf Racing as a team was Jody Scheckter’s second place in the 1977 championship.
https://youtu.be/47MZv3NTdE42022-07-291h 18
Data Driven F1Season 1979Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the Formula1 1979 season, analyzing the competition of three different concepts: the reliable flat 12-engine (Ferrari); the advanced ground effect car (Lotus), and the turbo-powered car (Renault). The season also saw fantastic driver line-up: Jody Scheckter, Gilles Villeneuve, Alan Jones, Jacques Laffite, Carlos Reutemann, Rene Arnoux, Niki Lauda, James Hunt and Mario Andretti.2022-06-171h 44
Data Driven F1Season 1978Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz offer their perspective on the 1978 Formula 1 season. The season was dominated by ground effect cars, saw shiny victories as well as the emergence of the famous fan-car. Unfortunately, the 1978 season was also marked by tragic accidents.2022-06-031h 17
Data Driven F1Facts: Superstitions in Formula 1Formula1 drivers cope with a lot of pressure, often performing on the limit of their physical, intellectual, and psychological capacity. They also take a lot of risk. These factors trigger a number of superstitions, which help drivers cope with daily pressures.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss drivers’ superstitions from early days of F1 to now.2022-03-0750 min
Data Driven F1Facts: Superstitions in Formula 1Formula1 drivers cope with a lot of pressure, often performing on the limit of their physical, intellectual, and psychological capacity. They also take a lot of risk. These factors trigger a number of superstitions, which help drivers cope with daily pressures.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss drivers’ superstitions from early days of F1 to now.2022-03-0730 min
Data Driven F1Season 1977The 1977 season saw a comeback of a much stronger and more competitive Niki Lauda, but also brought the dawn of the ground effect cars and the beginning of the turbo age. F1 technology has changed. In 1977 we also observed great performances from experienced and new talented drivers such as Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson, Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt, Alan Jones, and Jody Scheckter. Gilles Villeneuve and Ricardo Patrese debuted in 1977. Check out the lively discussion of the season by Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz!2022-02-071h 26
Data Driven F1Facts: Alfa Romeo Racing (1950 - 2021)In the second part of the limited series about Alfa Romeo Racing, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about the company's legendary first seasons in Formula 1, the return in the 1970's and early 1980's, and, the development of the Alfa Romeo brand in F1 in recent years. The video covers the life and career of drivers such as Nino Farina, Juan Manuel Fangio, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Mario Andretti, Kimi Raikkonen, and many more. We also take a look at many sports cars, Indy series, and touring cars.
Of course, the episode includes also a brief outlook...2022-01-201h 23
Data Driven F1Facts: Alfa Romeo Racing (1913 – 1949)In the first part of this limited series about Alfa Romeo Racing, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the company’s French roots, the founder Nicola Romeo, famous logos, early success, the role of Enzo Ferrari, the “impossible victory” and, of course, famous drivers as well as spectacular racing cars.2021-12-251h 09
Data Driven F1Facts: Bizarre and Crazy Engineering Ideas in Formula 1This is a special episode about Formula1’s wildest racecar engineering ideas. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the history of the famous six-wheelers as well as other spectacular developments like the Alfa Romeo Bimotore, the gas-turbine-powered Lotus 56B, and the Brabham BT46 fan car. The episode also considers less known “weird and wonderful” car designs some of which made their mark in F1.
Another part of the episode focuses on Piero Taruffi’s patent for a new kind of racing car, and Ganna and Patrick explain what this has to do with Star Wars. The episode also loo...2021-12-171h 33
Data Driven F1Facts: The Yeoman Credit TeamThe Yeoman Credit Racing was the first team in Formula One to change its name as a result of a commercial partnership. To date, this small team is regarded as the first team to elevate Formula 1 sponsorships to a new level. It highlights the starting point for further commercialization of F1.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the Yeoman Credit Racing Team, including its surprising connections to the Scuderia Ferrari and Jordan Formula 1 teams.2021-12-0952 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: Stirling MossCan you be one of the best drivers in #F1 #championship and yet never win a championship title? Stirling Moss's example tells us that it is possible. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze Stirling Moss' career. Check out this video for the detailed overview of a perfect #sportsman, his #racing strategy, track behaviour, and legacy.2021-11-2058 min
Data Driven F1Facts: Toxic Duels in Formula 1“What has instructed all of the world’s builders of safe, efficient cars? Auto racing. Any theory, any laboratory experiment needs practical support, and only the race can offer it because during the race the driver submits the car and its parts to intense, unpredictable, unthinkable testing.”
When he said this, Enzo Ferrari had the car mechanism in mind, but auto racing is not only a test for the car mechanisms. It is also the ultimate test for human behavior. This concerns not only the drivers, but also the entire F1 crew.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick...2021-11-181h 13
Data Driven F1Season 19761976 was the unique year in the history of Formula1. There were many things to remember. In November 1975, Graham Hill and the core of his F1 team died in the tragic plane crash. At the beginning of the season, we saw the remarkable return of Alfa Romeo after the 25-year break from Formula 1. This was also the first year for six-wheelers in Formula 1. And, of course, the year was marked by the on-track duel between the two remarkable driving talents – Hunt and Lauda.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz provide their view on the 1976 F1 season.2021-11-051h 50
Data Driven F1Drivers: Jochen MassJochen Mass had been the colleague of the iconic world champions Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life and career, and how his contributions to testing and development of the technology of the F1 cars played a major role in securing individual and constructors championship titles for various teams. Mass was also sport's promoter and educator, contributing to the coaching of many F1 stars.2021-10-151h 11
Data Driven F1Drivers: James HuntIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the life, career, and legacy of the legendary Formula 1 driver James Hunt, known for his talent and rockstar attitude. Naturally, the discussion could not avoid the "Rush" movie. Where did the movie go wrong and what did it get right?
Several photos used in preparation of this episode where obtained from alamy.com.
2021-10-011h 13
Data Driven F1Legends: Hesketh RacingFormula 1 champion James Hunt is connected with the name Hesketh for good, despite the fact that he won his G1 title after leaving “the biggest little racing team.” Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss Lord Hesketh, Anthony “Bubbles” Horsley, Harvey Postlethwaite, as well as James Hunt, the cars, and the team ‘s philosophy, its rise and fall. Don’t miss our analysis of this extraordinary team.2021-09-1756 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: Brambilla BrothersRacers by heart, the Brambilla brothers from Monza became fan favorites. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz use historic race data to analyze speed & strategy. They also discuss Tino and Vittorio's "never give up" attitude in decision-making, career, and life.2021-09-091h 31
Data Driven F12021 Spa-Francorchamps Analytics SpecialWhat was it? Was there a race or not? Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss Spa-Francorchamps GPs, which were affected by extreme weather throughout the history of F1. They analyze the importance of combining personal experience and intuition with data when trying to predict race weather.
Note: After the recording, it became known that Kimi Räikkönen is planning to retire after the 2021 season.2021-09-0233 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: Lella LombardiLella Lombardi was not the first woman in Formula 1, but the first to win points. To date, she remains the most successful female driver in the F1 history. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze her career, life and legacy.2021-08-2751 min
Data Driven F1Season 1975We continue our journey through the 1970s, discussing the 1975 F1 season, the season Niki Lauda once called “the unbelievable year”. This was a season like no other! There were many tragic events that year, but also new heroes, extraordinary underdogs racing to victory, and history made! As always, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze all races, cars, drivers, teams, and decisions.
2021-08-211h 10
Data Driven F1Drivers: Clay RegazzoniIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the life and career of Clay Regazzoni. The discussion touches his strong character, his driving expertise and his contribution to racing analytics.2021-07-0957 min
Data Driven F1Season 1974The 1974 season brought as for a first time a head-to-head duel between of the sport's most famous teams, McLaren and Ferrari. Emerson Fittipaldi, Denny Hulme, Niki Lauda or Clay Regazzoni; who would win this year's title? Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the 1974 Formula 1 season. As usual, the discussion considers technology, strategies, race analytics, as well as team and driver behaviour.2021-07-021h 07
Data Driven F1Drivers: Emerson FittipaldiIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about Brazil’s first Formula 1 superstar: Emerson “Emmo” Fittipaldi. Entering motorsports at a young age, he took the responsibility to lead the Lotus team to the title after a number of team driver fatalities. Besides that, he made bold decisions on and off the racing track. Ganna and Patrick discuss his life, career, championships and legacy.2021-06-181h 19
Data Driven F1Facts: Big Tobacco in Formula 1 - Part 2In the second part of the deep-dive into the history and impact of big tobacco in Formula 1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz focus directly on the teams, presenting iconic liveries, of which many became a part of pop culture and even entered the children’s rooms as toys.
Disclaimer: According to the World Health Organization, “Tobacco kills up to half of its users. Tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year. More than 7 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Over...2021-06-0459 min
Data Driven F1Season 1973Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss 15 races, teams, strategies, victories, and, unfortunately, the fatal accidents, which overshadowed the 1973 F1 season.
A year of transition, as a new generation of drivers established themselves in Formula 1. Furthermore, 1973 was a season where Ferrari had to redefine itself, planning its return to being competitive in the next seasons.2021-05-201h 14
Data Driven F1Data Driven F1 Facts: Team Eifelland CaravansBesides the big technical developments and the shining heroes, Formula 1 writes also different kind of stories. Tales of dreamers and the numerous small teams. This is the unlikely story of the Eifelland Caravans F1 Team, written by motorsports enthusiast and company owner Günther Hennerici, the endurance sports car racing driver Rolf Stommelen and the eccentric industrial designer Luigi Colani.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz explain the background. Ronnie Peterson called it once the "Dream Team", and hopefully, Hollywood will also discover this fascinating stuff soon.2021-05-1357 min
Data Driven F12021 Portuguese GP: Analytics SpecialGanna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz review the qualification and race of the Portugal F1 2021 weekend from a data analytics point-of-view. We focus on (1) the internal team duels and discuss why this year is so tough for new drivers to establish themselves inside their teams. Furthermore, (2) we use natural language processing and sentiment analysis to show whether emotional loading of their commentaries can predict the outcome of the race. Enjoy!2021-05-0753 min
Data Driven F1Season 1972The 1972 Formula 1 year saw the the duel between the acting word champion Jackie Stewart and the new Brazilian talent Emerson Fittipaldi. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the season, including its highlights, races, technology and drivers.2021-04-231h 24
Data Driven F1Drivers: Jackie StewartIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz talk about the life and career of Sir John Young “Jackie” Stewart, OBE. Why do we love Jackie so much? Well, he not only has an impeccable racing track record, but he has also revolutionized the way we think (and do!) safety in Formula 1. Tune in for our analysis of Jackie’s “machine-like consistency” on track as well as his attitude towards risk assessment in motor racing.2021-04-161h 19
Data Driven F1Drivers: Jacky IckxIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about the Belgian driver Jacky Ickx, successful in Formula 1, Le Mans, Can Am and Paris-Dakar.2021-03-301h 04
Data Driven F1Season 1971In 1971, slick tires entered Formula 1. Furthermore, a four-wheel drive gas turbine-powered car was tested by the Lotus
team. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz use this opportunity to speak about gas turbine cars in general as well as analyze the 1971 F1
season focusing on drivers, teams, cars and races.2021-03-241h 07
Data Driven F1Drivers: Jochen RindtThe F1 Grandmaster and his Appointment with Death
Jochen #Rindt became the only #Formula1 #Champion to be crowned posthumously after his fatal accident in 1970. He was a truly unique driver with his risk-taking rock star attitude, hard work, amazing #racing #talent and strong #character . In this episode of #DataDriven #F1 , Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life and career.2021-03-1852 min
Data Driven F1Season 1970The first season of the new decade saw the rise of new teams, fascinating motorsports, but also many fatal and tragic accidents. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the different aspects of the 1970 season, including races, teams and drivers.2021-03-111h 23
Data Driven F1Facts: The Story of the Pininfarina Sigma Grand Prix 1969The vision ahead of its time
The Sigma Grand Prix was the product of the revolutionary vision of Pininfarina’s young and talented designer Paolo Martin. Based on the structure of a Ferrari 312 F1, the 1969 Pininfarina Sigma show car presented safety features, which were later gradually introduced into Formula 1. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss this creation and analytics behind.2021-03-0543 min
Data Driven F1Facts: Going Driverless? Formula 1 and Autonomous RacingIn this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss autonomous racing and how it evolved in the last few years. Will Formula 1 ever go driverless? Check out our analysis of the current trends, including the Indy Autonomous Challenge and Roborace.
We align Dallara’s raise as technology company with the Triple Helix Model of Innovation and the Motor Valley in the Italian region of the Emilia Romagna.2021-02-251h 09
Data Driven F1Facts: “Allez les Bleus!” French Teams and Businesses in Formula 1In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz have their focus on France and its impact on Formula 1. The discussion starts from the very first car race in the human history and goes on to detailed analysis of numerous French F1 teams and sponsors (most of which use traditional blue in livery and logos). Allez les Bleus!2021-02-1654 min
Data Driven F1Facts: Team TriggersIn this special edition of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the different team approaches, including their motivators and key focuses. Looking at a large time period from 1950s to 2020, this episode analyzes team successes and failures in Formula1.
Including in alphabetic order: Andrea Moda, Brabham, Ferrari, Honda, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, Minardi, Red Bull, Vanwall and Williams.2021-02-111h 26
Data Driven F1Season 1969The last season of the decade brought many innovations including high wings and visible sponsorship. Furthermore, exotic four-wheel drive Formula 1 cars had their short appearances.
In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze technology, drivers and strategies from 1969.2021-02-0256 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: John SurteesIn this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the life, career, key-decisions and legacy of the motorcycle racing and Formula 1 champion John Surtees.
2021-01-281h 26
Data Driven F1Drivers: Jim ClarkFor many experts, Jim Clark is considered to be one of the best Formula 1 drivers of all time. He was Ayrton Senna’s childhood hero and a great inspiration to Lotus team. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life, career and legacy.2021-01-2159 min
Data Driven F1Season 1968In this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1968 season of Formula 1. Who should have won and who ultimately emerged as the winner?2021-01-1351 min
Data Driven F1Facts: How Italian Business Changed Formula 1 from Cool Sponsorships to Iconic TeamsIn this episode of Data Driven Formula 1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the impact of Italian business on Formula 1.
Including Ferrari, Maserati, United Colors of Benetton, Alfa Romeo, Andrea Moda, Coloni, Fondmetal, Forti, Life, Minardi, Modena, Osella, Lamborghini, Pirelli, Martini … 2021-01-061h 20
Data Driven F1Facts: Data Driven F1 Facts: Simulations, Esports & VR – Digital HeritageIn this episode of “Data Driven F1”, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze past, present, and future of Formula 1 simulations, reviewing “Enduro” on the Atari VCS 2600, “Pitstop” on the Commodore C64 and “Ferrari Formula One Racing Simulation” on the Amiga.
Based on the concept that the holistic stimulation of all five senses lead to stronger experiences, they visit the Ferrari Simulation Centre in Milan and discuss the new TCCT eClassic simulators designed by Pininfarina and Zagato. Patrick and Ganna also provide their ideas about the future, where the boundaries between physical and virtual racing may blur.2020-12-301h 04
Data Driven F1Legends: Soichiro HondaMan behind a Dream
Even before Soichiro Honda built his first street car, he had a dream “to compete in motor vehicle races all over the world with a vehicle of [his] own making, and to win.” Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his life, milestones, career, legacy, and the role data analytics plays at Honda as a business.
This episode looks at Honda F1, its performance throughout the Formula 1 sport’s history, and its alignment with the Japanese philosophy “Sanpo Yoshi”.
2020-12-251h 25
Data Driven F1Drivers: The Rodriguez BrothersRicardo and Pedro Rodriguez are the tragic heroes of Mexican Formula 1. Highly talented, they both became victims of fatal racing accidents. Nevertheless, their legacy is still alive. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the F1 careers of Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez. They also talk about Mexico in the 1950s, including Mexico’s 48th President López Mateos.2020-12-041h 08
Data Driven F1Drivers: Lorenzo BandiniLorenzo Bandini was not only successful in motorsport, coming close to wining the 1966 Formula 1 Championship, but also conquered the hearts of the Tifosi. In this episode of “Data Driven F1” Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the career and life of Lorenzo Bandini on track and in movies.
When you get a chance to visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, check out the 156 Aero (number 8) as it has a special connection to Lorenzo.2020-12-011h 09
Data Driven F1Season 1966In this episode of “Data Driven F1“, the focus of Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz was not only on the 1966 Formula 1 season itself, but also on Hollywood as the season was captured in the Oscar-winning movie “Grand Prix”. Besides that, enjoy the season’s playbook, including analytics, surprises, drama, technology, and action!2020-11-271h 17
Data Driven F1Facts: MonzaThe Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, originally built in 1922 is traditionally one of the F1 seasons’ highlights. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz use analytics and F1 data from 1950 to 2020 in order to determine the most successful driver and constructor (team) in the history of Monza Formula 1.
They also discuss some cool stories about the track, like, for example, the forgotten “Race of Two Worlds”. Patrick also demonstrates what it is like to drive around the circuit of Monza! What is your bet? Was Ferrari the most successful team at Monza?2020-11-251h 16
Data Driven F1Legends: Colin ChapmanColin Chapman is one of the most controversial figures in Formula 1. On the one hand, he was an engineering genius and visionary, who created team Lotus. Under Chapman’s leadership, Lotus achieved 7 Constructor F1 Championship wins and produced 6 driver World Champions. On the other hand, his desire to win at all cost putting lives at risk, as well as other scandals, often backfired and led to unanticipated and often tragic consequences.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the life and legacy of Colin Chapman, considering his analytics talent, creativity, and passion for motorsport. As usual, do let us...2020-11-191h 21
Data Driven F1Legends: Luigi Chinetti & North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T.)1964 saw Ferraris painted in the traditional white and blue colours of the North American Racing Team (N.A.R.T.). The owner – Luigi Chinetti – was a close friend of Enzo Ferrari, one of the few who inside Enzo’s “circle of trust”. Luigi was not only Enzo’s friend, but also his business advisor on the American continent.
In this episode of “Data Driven F1”, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about Luigi Chinetti, extremely private person, somewhat mysterious figure, driver and team owner. They look at his life, career, as well as how he entered into the pop culture...2020-11-181h 07
Data Driven F1Season 1965After a Ferrari victory in the last race of the 1964-season, ’65 should see a dominance of the British teams. Nevertheless, again a surprise at the final Grand Prix: the first victory for the young Honda-team.
Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the 1965 season of Formula Championship, including analytics, behaviour and strategies of drivers and teams across the season.2020-11-1348 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: Graham HillTo date, Graham Hill is the only driver who claimed the “Triple Crown of Motorsports, consisting of winning the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (even more, winning the F1 championship), the 500 Miles of Indianapolis, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the unique career of Graham Hill, his life, driving behavior, strategy as a team leader, and legacy.2020-11-111h 08Data Driven F1Season 1964Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1964 Formula 1 season. Exiting season as it was not clear who was going to become the 1964 Champion. Before the Mexican Grand Prix, three drivers had an opportunity to win the title: Graham Hill (BRM), John Surtees (Ferrari) and Jim Clark (Lotus).
Ganna and Patrick discuss the analytics, behavior and strategies of drivers and teams across the season, the surprising appearance of white-blue Ferraris, technology and legacy.2020-11-061h 07
Data Driven F1Drivers: Phil HillIn this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the life and career of the Formula 1 champion and three times Le Mans winner Phil Hill. A fascinating character, not only on the track but also outside the track (considering his professional attitude, and weighted risk taking approach).2020-11-031h 10Data Driven F1Season 19631963 should see a strong performance from Jim Clark in a British racing-green Lotus. But was this enough to win the title, or could Graham Hill defend the crown? And what about Brabham and Ferrari? Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1963 Formula 1-season, including races, drivers, technology, decisions and legacy.
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Data Driven F1Legends: Bruce McLarenBruce McLaren started his Formula1 career at Cooper, and later established his own McLaren team, which became one of the sport's most famous brands, demonstrating long-term sustainable success. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze Bruce McLaren's, career, decision-making and legacy. They consider such variables as skill, luck, business mindset along many other important success determinants.2020-10-281h 00Data Driven F1Season 1962Graham Hill, Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Bruce McLaren or Phil Hill? 1962 Formula 1 Championship included many talented drivers, but only one could take the title… Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the Formula 1-season, including races, drivers, cars, behavior and legacy.2020-10-2452 min
Data Driven F1Drivers: Wolfgang Berghe von TripsEnzo Ferrari described Wolfgang Berghe von Trips that he "was a boy of real nobility and generous demeanor, a real nobleman. As a driver he was just as accomplished a man as in his daily dealings.“ Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze his life, career, behavior and legacy. Furthermore, we discuss his myth, and use data to discuss, if we would have won the 1961 Formula One championship.
2020-10-211h 10Data Driven F1Season 1961In 1961, Scuderia Ferrari finally started with a competitive rear-engine racecar to compete with various British teams. 1961 was a very successful year in the history of Formula, and everything went well until tragic events unraveled in Monza… Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1961 Formula One season, including the races, analytics, technology, behaviour, and legacy.2020-10-171h 03Data Driven F1Season 1960The beginning of the new decade saw a Cooper dream-team with Jack Brabham and Bruce McLaren as drivers. Could they repeat their previous year's success, or Lotus or Ferrari take the crown? Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the season, including its victories, strategies, technologies and legacy.2020-10-141h 13Data Driven F1Legends: Jack BrabhamThree times Formula 1 world champion, engineer and team-owner – Jack Brabham – is the Formula legend Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss in the next episode of Data Driven F1. Jack Brabham managed to win the title not only as a driver, but also as a car constructor and team owner. Additionally, Ganna and Patrick speak about the team Brabham’s race-engineer Gordon Murray and his famous Brabham Alfa Romeo “fan” car.2020-10-0959 min
Data Driven F1Season 1959The end of the 1950s saw the rise of numerous smaller British manufacturers. Especially Cooper became the base for various teams, using different engines. On the driver-side, famous names like Bruce McLaren, Graham Hill and Jack Brabham joined the first ranks of a more diverse championship. Another fascinating year for Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz to analyze.2020-10-0642 min
Data Driven F1Legends: Guy Anthony “Tony” VandervellThe British businessman Tony Vandervell entered Formula 1 with a dream, but also a clear strategy:
Efficient Business Plan + Smart Management + Adequate Funding = Successful Car
With this mindset he pushed the sports to the next level. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze his life, career, decisions, victory and legacy.2020-10-0451 minData Driven F1Season 1958The Vandervell team started with one clear goal: “to beat those bloody red cars.” A clear strategy should ensure achieving this dream. But was this enough to create the first champion in British Racing Green, or could Ferrari take the crown again? Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the 1958 season of Formula1, including the victories and tragedies. Furthermore, we discuss major engineering breakthroughs and analytics developments, events, behavior, strategies and legacy of the season.
We welcome discussions, comments, additions to information we provide on this channel. If you have any comments, ideas, factual corrections – do let us know and we w...2020-10-031h 11
Data Driven F1Facts: Lessons of Leadership, Ethics and Values from Formula 1Lessons of Leadership, Ethics and Values from Formula 1: from Corporate Values to the Digital Counselor
In this special episode of “Data Driven F1”, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the vision, values and culture of various car manufacturers. All constructors considered come from completely different countries & cultures, but all are outstandingly successful in Formula 1. What is their secret? Aligned with system-thinking and Industry 4.0, digital counselors can bring back the founder’s cognitive decision-making, to present a virtual model of the “good leader”, and so offer an example for today’s employees.
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After recording this episode we discovered that drivers were able to share drives in later seasons. We have rectified this error in future episodes.2020-09-161h 22Data Driven F1Season 1955In this episode of Data Driven F1 series, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the results and tragedies of 1955 Formula 1 season, including the decision-making of teams, team managers as well as governments of countries where races took place that year.
Correction: The British Grand Prix of 1955 took place in Aintree Motor Racing Circuit, Liverpool, United Kingdom (not in Silverstone as mentioned in the video).
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Data Driven F1Drivers: Mike HawthornIn this episode Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about the first British Formula One champion, Mike Hawthorn. His life, career and legacy. We talk about the way he approached his driving, car analytics, his work with Enzo Ferrari, discuss major wins and accidents.2020-09-0855 minData Driven F1Season 19541954 is a signifiant year in the F1 history. This is the year when Formula One saw "silver" for the first time... In this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the season, including the first appearance of silver arrows. Join us for the discussion of season's characters, analytics, strategies, behavioral patterns, and more.
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Data Driven F1Legends: Enzo FerrariIn this episode of Data Driven F1, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about "Il Commendatore" Enzo Ferrari. The man, driver, team-manager and entrepreneur.
Depending your location, the mini-series "Enzo Ferrari" is available at Amazon Prime.
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Luca Del dal Monte (2018): "Enzo Ferrari" http://www.lucadalmonte.net/en/
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2020-09-011h 39Data Driven F1Season 1953In this episode of “Data Driven F1”, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1953 season of Formula 1. The second year where the championship had been organized based on F2-requirements. Defending champion Alberto Ascari on Ferrari started as favorite, but should face more competition than still the year before.
We discuss major engineering breakthroughs and analytics developments, events, behavior, strategies and legacy of the season. We welcome discussions, comments, additions to information we provide on this channel. If you have any comments, ideas, factual corrections – do let us know and we will do our best to take them on board...2020-08-281h 00
Data Driven F1Drivers: Alberto AscariThis episode of Data Driven F1 focuses on the legendary two times Formula 1 world-champion Alberto Ascari. The talented driver who won the first championship for the still young Scuderia Ferrari, and even could repeat the success in the following year. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss his biography with emphasis on his driving behavior, strategy, analytics, and legacy.
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2020-08-2559 minData Driven F1Season 1952In this episode of "Data Driven F1", Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1952 season of #Formula1. We discuss major #engineering breakthroughs and #analytics #developments, #events, #behavior, #strategies and legacy of the season.
We welcome discussions, comments, additions to information we provide on this channel. If you have any comments, ideas, factual corrections - do let us know and we will do our best to take them on board and address in future episodes!
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Data Driven F1Drivers: Juan Manuel FangioFive driver championships with four different manufacturers. A good reason for Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz to analyze Juan Manuel Fangio's life, career and legacy. Ganna and Patrick discuss the role of racing drivers in F1 analytics in the early days of the Formula 1 Championship and Fangio's role in shaping driving strategy in the sport.
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2020-08-2056 min
Data Driven F1Facts: Paintwork, Livery in F1 - Why Do Racing Teams Use Different Colours?In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss racing colours. Do teams have "national" racing #colours? Why do they use the colours they use? Paint, livery, stickers and Formula 1 cars. All whys and hows in one video. All the strategy and analytics which goes into the choice of colour. And yes - we do describe how the colours changed historically from 1950s to now!
We welcome discussions, comments, additions to information we provide on this channel. If you have any comments, ideas, factual corrections - do let us know and we will do our best to take the...2020-08-2047 minData Driven F1Season 1951In this episode of "Data Driven F1", Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the 1951 season of Formula1. We discuss major engineering breakthroughs and analytics, developments, events, behavior, strategies and legacy of the season.
We welcome discussions, comments, additions to information we provide on this channel. If you have any comments, ideas, factual corrections - do let us know and we will do our best to take them on board and address in future episodes!
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