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Come 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

The 1984 Formula One season was a year of new technology, fierce competition, and dominant performances from the McLaren team, which set the stage for many exciting and memorable moments in the sport's history. Ganna Pogrebna and I analyze the 1984 F1 season, discussing races, drivers, cars, and the season's legacy. #F1 #1984 #Formula1 #Data #Behavior #History #McLaren #Technology #Competition #Performance 

From 1982 to 1995, the Ferrari team was graced with the presence of five talented and highly regarded French drivers: Didier Pironi, Patrick Tambay, René Arnoux, Alain Prost, and Jean Alesi. Each of these drivers had a unique connection to the late Gilles Villeneuve. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and I share stories and insights from the lives and careers of these legendary drivers. #F1 #Ferrari #Villeneuve #Pironi #Tambay #Arnoux #Prost #Alesi

Enzo 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.

In 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 #cars

By 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.

Many 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.

British 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.

In 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/vx35kgespSw

The 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-O7GS5ts

At 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.

Data 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.

In 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.

This 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/47MZv3NTdE4

One lucky phone call to a local Italian radio station's show "Chiamate Roma 3131" in 1972 caught Enzo Ferrari's attention, and soon after, opened the door for Luca Montezemolo to secure a position at Scuderia Ferrari. As a responsible leader, he was one of the key contributors to winning multiple championships by Ferrari, including those achieved by Niki Lauda and Michael Schumacher. Ganna Pogrebna and I discuss Luca Montezemolo's life and career in Formula 1 as well as beyond (e.g., after retiring from F1, he organized the FIFA World Cup in Italy and established an efficient public railway company).

Ganna 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.

Creating a list of Formula 1 best drivers, we have to include “Superswede” Ronnie Peterson. Ronnie was a racer, celebrated by fans, and a role model for other drivers, like Michele Alboreto and Marcus Ericsson. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and I discuss Ronnie Peterson’s life, career, and legacy. Warning: In this episode we talk about suicide, because this is a part of Peterson’s family story. If this sensitive topic is likely to affect you, please skip this episode. Suicide is a major public health concern. In 2019, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 47,500 people. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. Here is the list of support hotlines for different countries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines.

Ganna 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.

Formula1 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.

In this episode of Data Driven F1, Patrick Henz and Ganna Pogrebna consider the Formula1 drivers’ rankings according to different sources from historical data to expert opinions. Are these predictions any good? Can they be used to forecast the outcome of the Formula One season? Click to find out!