The Silver Arrows Podcast

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. The Silver Arrows Podcast is an independent podcast produced by Bear Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

F1TV's Chris McCarthy join us to discuss Kimi Antonelli, the 17 year old Italian sensation tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year. They discuss his early karting days, Mercedes' interest in him, and his success in Formula 4 and Formula Regional. They also highlight his standout moments on the track, his off-track personality and discuss what a succesfull maiden F2 season would look like.The Silver Arrows Podcast is a fully-independent podcast produced by Bear Media. If you enjoy this show, please remember to rate and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.The Silver Arrows Podcast is a fully-independent podcast produced by Bear Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Joe Collins join us to discuss Mercedes' tight victory over Ferrari in the battle for P2 in the 2023 F1 WDC. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sky Sports' Adam Williams and freelance journalist Cara Bostock join us to discuss the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balve is back and is joined by F1 tech expert Bryson Sullivan (@naturalparadigm) and Sky Sports' Adam Williams to review a new nadir in Mercedes' difficult 2023 season.We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Ben is joined by ex-Mercedes Strategist Mike Caulfield and Matt Trumpet's to digest the 2023 Mexican GP.Normal service with Balve will return next week! We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Mercedes fan Joe Collinss to discuss a busy weekend at the Circuit of Americas, where Lewis Hamilton was disqualified and George Russell struggled. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Cara Bostock (@carabostock_) and Matt Trumpets (@mattpt55) to dissect the 2023 Qatar GP, where Mercedes had a difficult weekend. We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by F1 tech expert Bryson Sullivan (@NaturalParadigm) to review the 2023 Japanese GP where there was plenty of Mercedes on-and-off the track.P.S. Apologies about the audio quality in this episode, we made a little mistake when recording. We won't do it again! We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and Deni a.k.a @fiagirly to dissect the 2023 Singapore GP, where Mercedes had a mixed weekend.We are a fully-independent podcast production. If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod) to help the project remain viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and F1 engineer Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to dissect the 2023 Italian GP at Monza, where Mercedes maximised points at a difficult track. Thanks for all of your support so far! If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter @mercf1pod (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Cara Bostock (@carabostock_) and Matt Trumpets (@mattpt55) to dissect Mercedes 2023 Dutch GP. On the face of it, it may seem a frustrating weekend for Mercedes fans but Cara and Matt provide a positive spin on the events at Zandvoort. Thanks for all of your support so far! If you liked this episode please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, share it with your friends, and follow us on Twitter @mercf1pod (https://twitter.com/mercf1pod). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The perfect antidote to any Mercedes fans missing F1 during this Summer break. Matt Trumpets of the Missed Apex Podcast joins our resident F1 engineer Tom Fletcher to discuss the technical developments Mercedes have brought this season so far, and where that may leave them heading into 2024. Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattpt55Follow Tom on Twitter: @racebofAns follow us on Twitter whilst you're there: @mercf1podWe are a fully-independent podcast, so if you're enjoying what we're producing please support us by sharing this episode with your friends and on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams, F1 Engineer Tom Fletcher (@racebof) and Mercedes fan Joe Collins to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Belgian GP at Spa. On the agenda this week:The return of porpoising? Don't worry about it - yet! Upgrades - what's the concept behind the upgrades and did they work?Mercedes' focus shift from targeting high-speed corners to targeting low-speed. Are the W14's development now going in Hamilton's direction?Operational errors creeping inIf you liked this episode, please leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: (@mercf1pod) https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Sky Sports' Adam Williams and F1 Engineer Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Hungarian GP.On the agenda this week:How Lewis' strung his incredible pole lap together (spoiler - he was up to 5am the morning before)Did Merc's setup strongly favour qualifying?How the W14B's philosophy has changed since MonacoAre Mercedes doing the bare minimum to win P2 in the constructors this yearLooking forward to Spa? Don't... it's going to be awful!If you liked this episode, please leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: (@mercf1pod) https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Spanners (@SpannersReady) from Missed Apex Podcast and Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to discuss Mercedes' home GP at Silverstone.On the agenda this week:Mercedes' penchant for (not very) Good Friday'sGeorge's love of alternate strategiesThe new front wingWhy Mercedes are slower than their rivals in qualifyingAre Mercedes now struggling in high-speed corners?If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Tom Fletcher (@racebof) and F1 journalist Adam Williams to discuss a difficult Austrian GP weekend for Mercedes. On the agenda this week:Our panel thoughts on some edgy radio messagesA detailed explanation of Lewis' braking issues in the race Did Bono have a bad weekend? The amazing Sprint strategyWhy George Russell has been struggling latelyIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by aerodynamicist and F1 Tech YouTuber Shubam Sangodkar (follow him on Twitter) to study the last 18 months of Mercedes' technical development and dilemmas! Shub was working at Red Bull for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, and did a comprehensive study on the W14 aerodynamic package on his YouTube page (F1 Aerodynamicist) that we thoroughly recommend watching. Amongst other things, we ask Shub: How Mercedes' new sidepods and underfloor works?What upgrades to the W14B will they bring in Silverstone and beyond?Did Mercedes over-develop the W13? Has Mercedes fixed their correlation issues? Why did the Zeropod concept fail? If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Deni (aka @fiagirly) and Tom Fletcher (@racebof) to discuss everything that occurred at the 2023 Canadian GP. On the agenda this week:How Canada highlighted the successful changes made between the W13 and W14B. Lewis' Qualifying luck Merc's tyre warm-up issues*That* Hamilton and Alonso Pit StopThe “nasty” rear end of the W14BHow Lewis managed his tyres like a KingWhether Mercedes have largely fixed their correlation issuesIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Bryson Sullivan to study the W14B from a technical angle and answers your #F1Tech questions. Bryson talks about how the W14B has already killed the Zeropod concept, what appears to be working well on the W14 and why it took so long for Mercedes to switch their concept. He also touches on what fans should keep an eye on in Canada to further correlate the improvements, and whether the Brackley-based unit can close the gap to Red Bull. Be sure to follow Bryson on his social to get his latest insight and opinions, you won't regret it. You can find him on Twitter (@NaturalParadigm) but also over at the Tech Head's podcast (@TechHeadsF1) which we highly recommend for any F1 fan interested in understanding or learning more about F1 tech.Remember, if you liked this episode then please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Spanish GP in Barcelona.On the agenda this week, we discuss:Why Mercedes struggled in Free Practice The lowdown on Lewis' good qualifying performances vs GeorgeWhere Sunday's amazing race pace came fromWhy performance at rear-limited Canada will be so key The areas of focus to try and catch-up with Red BullIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher and F1 Journalist Adam Williams to discuss Mercedes' 2023 Monaco GP.On the agenda this week, we discuss:- Mercedes' clever work on the W14 upgrades- Why there's such a big difference between Red Bull and Mercedes' floors?- Lewis' amazing qualifying turnaround - How Lewis and George prepare for push laps very differently- Did Merc put Lewis on the wrong strategy? - Our Monaco predictions If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 contractHow 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 GeorgePotential development directionsIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ImolaIf you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Bryson Sullivan to take deep dive into James Allison's career - looking into the best cars and most innovative concepts he's been involved in - as we discuss last week's news that he is back in the Technical Director role at Mercedes. We also discuss why this change has been made at this stage of the season and tip our hat to Mike Elliott for his role in encouraging this change. Be sure to follow Bryson on his social to get his latest insight and opinions, you won't regret it. You can find him on Twitter (@NaturalParadigm) but also over at the Tech Head's podcast (@TechHeadsF1) which we highly recommend for any F1 fan interested in understanding or learning more about F1 tech.Remember, if you liked this episode then please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod.RESOURCES: James Allison on the Beyond the Grid podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onaO5F_kkEU&themeRefresh=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with F1 tech expert Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsTech) to discuss where the W14 has gone wrong and what to expect from the W14(B) when it joins the grid at Imola. Topics of conversation include: why Merc's sidepods may not change as much as you expect, why their focus is on the underfloor, and whether they will do anything to fix Lewis' cockpit frustrations. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with ex-Mercedes strategist (@MikeCaulfieldF1) and Lead Engineer Tom Fletcher to unpick Mercedes' 2023 Australian GP. Amongst a whole host of things we discuss whether or not George could've won the race, provide some info on his reliability issues, and look into how Mercedes are managing their tyres better this season.Plus, Mike shares some fascinating insight into how the Driver-in-Loop simulations and correlation work is processed through the weekend, as well as discussing how F1 teams deal with the difficult travel and sleep logistics around travelling to and from Oz. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by paddock insider Ben Hunt (@BenJHunt) to discuss all the key talking points of the season so far. From the car design and it's impact on morale at Brackley through to Lewis' frustrations, Angela Cullen's departure and how the b-concept car may look; we cover a load of ground with the added insight that somebody who regularly talks with the drivers can bring.If you liked this episode then please leave us a review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Sky Sports News' Cara Bostock (@carabostock_) and Engineer Tom Fletcher to unpick Mercedes' Saudi Arabian GP. Amongst others things we chat about the floor edge upgrades, how things went in Free Practice, why Lewis' second lap in Q3 didn't quite hit the mark and George's battle for 3rd place. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the negativity of last week we're joined by host of the Teach Head's podcast and Mercedes fan Bryson Sullivan, who brings a much-needed optimistic outlook on the season ahead. We cover a wide array of topics from a detailed look at some technical aspects of the W14, through to Lewis' contract situation and Mike Elliott's position as Technical Director. We hope this episode gives you a shot of excitement about what's in play over the next 9 months! Be sure to follow Bryson on his social to get his latest insight and opinions, you won't regret it. You can find him on Twitter (@NaturalParadigm) but also over at the Tech Head's podcast (@TechHeadsF1) which we highly recommend for any F1 fan interested in understanding or learning more about F1 tech. Remember, if you liked this episode then please leave us a positive review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with PA's Formula 1 correspondent Philip Duncan (@PhilDuncanF1) and Sky Sports News' Cara Bostock (@carabostock_) to unpick a difficult weekend in Bahrain for Mercedes. On top of working our way through the weekend from a technical aspect, we discuss a wide array of topics, including: how Mercedes got into this situation, whether or not Hamilton bounced Wolff into denouncing the car concept; the ramifications for Lewis' new contract; and, where the the Brackley-based team go from here.If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review on your podcast app, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with former Mercedes F1 strategist and ex-Head of Strategy at Haas Mike Caulfield (@MikeCaulfieldF1) to review Mercedes' 2023 Pre-Season Testing. Mike talks us through the objectives of testing, the programmes Merc ran and how he think it all went. If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod.We'll see you next week for Bahrain GP review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with F1 Tech Guru Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsTech) to discuss the philosophy behind the W14 and why it should solve the porpoising problem that riddled the team last year. We also touch on some super exciting innovations that may have been built-in to the car, the prospect of a 'B' spec version, and the 'interchangeable' sidepod design. Craig also offers his opinion on some of the less encouraging rumours coming out of Brackley and Brixworth.If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a positive review and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercf1pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Silver Arrows Podcast is the first podcast dedicated to bringing you weekly, exclusive insight into the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team.Tune in every Wednesday to hear us debrief race weekends, discuss technical developments on the W14, and get expert interviews about and from the eight-time world champions.PLUs: don't miss our Car Reveal Special on Friday February 24th where Craig Scarborough will be breaking down the new Mercedes car when it's first seen on track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.