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How Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team uses 7 billion data points per race | Michael Taylor

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Show Notes

Formula 1 races are won in the blink of an eye, so how do you shave off every last millisecond? The answer is simple: technology.

From 3D modelling and wind tunnel testing to a trackside mobile data centre working in the background of every race, the battle of data is becoming as important as the battle between drivers when it comes to winning a race. This week, Technology Now is joined by Michael Taylor, CIO for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to find out: The volume of data produced during every race and how it can be analysed How their cars are designed & developed throughout a season while complying with regulations and gaining performance improvements How travelling trackside teams connect with and work alongside factories back home Why data is the team's lifeblood 🎧 Listen for a front-line perspective on the intersection of sport, engineering, and data science.

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