Data Driven F1

The Ghosts of Formula 1 Past, Present & Future

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the Data Driven Formula 1 Holiday Special, Patrick Henz takes viewers on a thought-provoking journey through the past, present, and future of Formu...

Formula 1 Drivers & Heritage

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does heritage influence a Formula 1 driver’s style on track? 🏎️In this Data Driven episode, Patrick Henz explores how culture and heritage migh...

Formula 1 Season 1990

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Patrick Henz discusses the 1990 Formula 1 World Championship, a season of raw power, and technological showdowns, through the lens of...

Nigel Mansell - Il Leone with the Red 5

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel Mansell isn’t just a racing legend, he’s a symbol of relentless determination, raw talent, and the sheer will to defy the odds. From his hum...

Formula 1 Season 1989

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 1989 Formula 1 season was one of the most dramatic and controversial years in the history of the sport. With the introduction of new regulations b...

Being Ayrton Senna

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode of Data Driven F1 focuses on Ayrton Senna’s mindset.Patrick Henz explores the cognitive behaviors that set Senna apart from the...

Formula 1 Season 1988

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 1988 Formula 1 season was pure domination. McLaren, with Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, crushed the field, winning 15 out of 16 races. It was the f...

Super Aguri

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Super Aguri was often seen as Honda’s unofficial B-team, but like many small Formula 1 outfits, it was built on a dream. In this video, Patrick Henz...

Frank Williams - The Prelude

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before Williams Racing became a powerhouse in Formula 1, Frank Williams founded another team, one that profoundly shaped him as both a person and a ma...

Gordini - The First French Formula 1 Team

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amedeo Gordini immigrated to France, where he established the first French Formula 1 racing team. Competing from 1950 to 1956, known for its innovativ...

The FIA Hall of Fame

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Little known to many, the FIA has a Hall of Fame situated in the heart of Paris, open to all visitors free of charge. Patrick Henz shares his experien...

The Michael Schumacher Private Collection

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the Michael Schumacher Private Collection, possibly the best Formula 1 museum you’ve never heard of. Join Patrick Henz as he presents this ...

Facts: Alejandro de Tomaso

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode presents the fascinating story of Alejandro de Tomaso, an Italo-Argentinian race driver and businessman. His journey crossed paths with t...

Drivers: Alessandro Nannini

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alessandro Nannini was one of Italy’s brightest Formula 1 talents in the 1980s and a candidate for a seat at Ferrari, until a helicopter crash halte...

Facts: Martini Racing

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Martini Racing is known as one of the most esthetic and iconic liveries in motorsports. Nevertheless, there is more behind, as the company was act...

Facts: Porsche

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Porsche’s history in Formula 1 is marked by a mix of success and failure, with notable achievements such as their non-direct engine supply to McLare...

Facts: East Germany in Formula 1

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 1950s, East German drivers with their self-built Formula 2 cars, including a mid-engine race car, competed in the Formula 1 Grand Prix at...

Facts: The Mystery of the Yellow Ferrari

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to Formula 1, Ferraris are synonymous with the color red. However, there was once a yellow works Ferrari. In this episode of Data Driven...

Facts: Rob Walker Racing

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Henz tells the story of Rob Walker, heir to the famous Johnnie Walker family and founder of the Rob Walker Racing Team, played a pivotal role ...

Drivers: Maria Teresa de Filippis

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Teresa de Filippis was the first female driver in Formula 1, a true pioneer and passionate racer.In this episode, Patrick Henz explores her rema...

Facts: The Tasman Series

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Tasman Series was an annual motor racing competition held from 1964 to 1975 across New Zealand and Australia. Patrick Henz explores why this serie...

Facts: Engineer Carlo Chiti

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Data Driven F1 discusses the captivating career of engineer Carlo Chiti, tracing his journey through iconic names like Alfa Romeo, Fer...

Facts: Cooper Car Company

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, “Cooper” is a familiar name on the streets, thanks to its association with the iconic Mini cars. However, many may not realize the brand’...

Facts: GLAS F1 - the Mexican F1 team that Never Was

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A young Mexican businessman, Fernando González Luna Bueno, dreamed of creating an all-Mexican Formula 1 team, owned by Mexicans and featuring local d...

Drivers: Froilán González

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Froilán González was the first driver to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix for Ferrari, achieving the team’s historic victory at the 1951 British Grand P...

Facts: Cisitalia 360GP

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the fascinating tale of the Cisitalia 360 GP, a groundbreaking Formula One car designed to revolutionize racing with its rear-engine and four...

Facts: Crypto Sponsorship in 2022

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2022, more cryptocurrency, blockchain, and NFT companies joined Formula 1 as sponsors. In this episode, Patrick Henz explores the vision of crypto...

Formula in 1949

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the year before the official Formula 1 World Championship was introduced, Alfa Romeo opted to skip the season, while a familiar name resurfaced in ...

Formula in 1948

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore another year of pre-championship Formula 1 Grand Prix races! In this episode, we discuss Argentina's ambitious plan to boost motorsports and e...

Facts: Dome Zero to Formula 1- Japan’s Bold Racing Dream

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of PlayStation fans know the iconic Japanese Dome Zero from the Gran Turismo series, but the real story behind its creators is just as fascin...

Facts: Scuderia Lancia

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the fascinating world of motorsport history as Patrick Henz delves into the story of the legendary Lancia Ferrari D50. From Vincenzo Lancia...

Facts: Bobby Deerfield and Carlos Pace

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What drives a Formula 1 champion—on and off the track? In this episode, I use Niia's concept album Bobby Deerfield as a lens to analyze the film Bob...

Formula in 1947

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step back to 1947, a pivotal year in motorsport history! Although Formula One as we know it was still in its infancy – without a formal championshi...

Season 1946

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know Formula 1's history predates the official championship? In this episode of Data Driven F1, Patrick Henz takes you back to 1946, the year ...

Facts: The Rise and Fall of Parmalat in Formula 1

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the thrilling intersection of motorsport and true crime in this episode! Discover how Parmalat, a major Formula 1 sponsor from 1976 to 2000...

Facts: The Bugatti Formula 1 Story

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was Bugatti truly a Formula 1 success story in its early days, or is this a case of distorted history or the Mandela Effect? In this episode, Patrick ...

Facts: Audi (Pre-) Formula 1

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Patrick Henz explores Auto Union's racing history, which predates Formula 1—a legacy that Audi aims to embrace as it prepares to en...

Drivers: F1 Dynasties

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our latest deep dive into the fascinating world of Formula 1! In this episode, we explore the illustrious dynasties that have shaped the sp...

Facts: Formula 1 Meets Le Mans

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Le 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 cu...

Double Feature: Tyrrell Racing Organisation & Stefan Bellof

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on a captivating journey back to the golden era of Formula 1 as we pay tribute to the iconic Tyrrell Racing Organisation and their legendary y...

Season 1987

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step 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...

Facts: Ferrari Beyond Enzo

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ganna and Patrick in their latest episode of #DataDrivenF1 as they delve into the captivating world of the new Ferrari film. They meticulously di...

Drivers: Nelson Piquet

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...

Facts: Zakspeed

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the inspiring saga of one of Formula 1's most beloved underdogs with hosts Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz. This video celebrates Zakspe...

Facts: Gran Turismo – Virtual to Reality

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 J...

Drivers: Elio de Angelis

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embark on an enthralling journey into the enigmatic world of Elio de Angelis, the ultimate "last gentleman player" of Formula 1, where his c...

Season 1986

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the adrenaline-charged realm of Formula One’s history, where the 1986 season stands as a monument to unparalleled power and unbridled pass...

Drivers: Keke Rosberg

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the world of Formula 1 and discover the enduring legacy of Keke Rosberg, an iconic figure whose career stretched from the late 1970s to the ...

Is There Life Beyond F1?

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Data Driven F1 hosts Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they explore the extraordinary paths taken by iconic Formula1 drivers after leaving the ...

Season 1985

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 emergen...

Drivers: Felipe Massa

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

Legends: Niki Lauda

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Come and join Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz as they pay homage to the legendary Niki Lauda. The three-time #Formula1 #champion gained notoriety when...

Facts: Aston Martin F1

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Marti...

Season 1984

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Ferrari French Connection

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From 1982 to 1995, the Ferrari team was graced with the presence of five talented and highly regarded French drivers: Didier Pironi, Patrick Tambay, R...

Drivers: Gilles Villeneuve

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enzo Ferrari reportedly said to Gilles Villeneuve: “I see a little Nuvolari in you”. Who was this magic Nuvolari? Which similarities did he share ...

What to Expect from Formula 1 and the Data Driven F1 Channel in 2023

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Season 1983

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By 1983, the turbo engines dominated Formula 1 and the season developed into a fascinating competition between Brabham-BMW, Renault, and Scuderia Ferr...

Drivers: Mario Andretti

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Season 1982

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

British journalist Nigel Roebuck has once described the 1982 Formula 1 season as "... an ugly year, pock-marked by tragedy, by dissension, by greed, a...

Drivers: Carlos Reutemann

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the career, life, and legacy of Carlos Reutemann. The Argentinian drove successfully for Brab...

Season 1981

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Data Driven F1 Facts: The FISA FOCA Dispute

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the beginning of the 1980s, the professionalization and commercialization of Formula 1 led to the unavoidable conflict about money and power betwee...

Season 1980

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Drivers: Jody Scheckter

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Legends: Walter Wolf Racing Team

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 care...

Legends: Luca Montezemolo

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Season 1979

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the Formula1 1979 season, analyzing the competition of three different concepts: the reliable flat 12-engine (...

Drivers: Ronnie Peterson

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 mod...

Season 1978

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz offer their perspective on the 1978 Formula 1 season. The season was dominated by ground effect cars, saw shiny victor...

Facts: Superstitions in Formula 1

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Formula1 drivers cope with a lot of pressure, often performing on the limit of their physical, intellectual, and psychological capacity.  They al...

F1 Predictive Analytics: Do Experts or Data Predict Season Outcome Better?

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Data Driven F1, Patrick Henz and Ganna Pogrebna consider the Formula1 drivers’ rankings according to different sources from histo...

Season 1977

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 beginni...

Facts: Alfa Romeo Racing (1950 - 2021)

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Facts: Alfa Romeo Racing (1913 – 1949)

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ni...

Facts: Bizarre and Crazy Engineering Ideas in Formula 1

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode about Formula1’s wildest racecar engineering ideas. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the history of the famous six-...

Facts: The Yeoman Credit Team

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 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 reg...

Drivers: Stirling Moss

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can 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. ...

Facts: Toxic Duels in Formula 1

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“What has instructed all of the world’s builders of safe, efficient cars? Auto racing. Any theory, any laboratory experiment needs practical suppo...

Season 1976

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

1976 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 die...

Drivers: Jochen Mass

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jochen Mass had been the colleague of the iconic world champions Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt. In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz d...

Drivers: James Hunt

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz analyze the life, career, and legacy of the legendary Formula 1 driver James Hunt, known for his tale...

Legends: Hesketh Racing

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Formula 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 litt...

Drivers: Brambilla Brothers

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Racers by heart, the Brambilla brothers from Monza became fan favorites. Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz use historic race data to analyze speed &...

2021 Spa-Francorchamps Analytics Special

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What was it? Was there a race or not? Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss Spa-Francorchamps GPs, which were affected by extreme weather throughout...

Drivers: Lella Lombardi

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lella 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 ...

Season 1975

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our journey through the 1970s, discussing the 1975 F1 season, the season Niki Lauda once called “the unbelievable year”. This was a se...

2021 Analytics Special: Hungary and more

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are back from our summer break with an episode, not only about the exciting Hungary GP (text analytics, strategies, team duels, and much more), but...

Drivers: Clay Regazzoni

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss the life and career of Clay Regazzoni. The discussion touches his strong character, his drivi...

Season 1974

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 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, Den...

Drivers: Emerson Fittipaldi

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz speak about Brazil’s first Formula 1 superstar: Emerson “Emmo” Fittipaldi. Entering motorsports...

2021 Spain-Monaco-Azerbaijan Analytics Special

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sergio Perez unchained, team duels, sentiment analysis, and more in our post-mortem analytics special.

Facts: Big Tobacco in Formula 1 - Part 2

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 tea...

Facts: Big Tobacco in Formula 1

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Patrick Henz and Ganna Pogrebna discuss the role of Big Tobacco companies in Formula 1. This includes marketing concepts, behavioral c...

Season 1973

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ganna Pogrebna and Patrick Henz discuss 15 races, teams, strategies, victories, and, unfortunately, the fatal accidents, which overshadowed the 1973 F...

Data Driven F1 Facts: Team Eifelland Caravans

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Besides the big technical developments and the shining heroes, Formula 1 writes also different kind of stories. Tales of dreamers and the numerous sma...

2021 Portuguese GP: Analytics Special

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ganna 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)...

2021 Emilia Romagna GP: Analytics Special

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can the outcome of a race be predicted using sentiment analysis of driver interviews? Fun analytics facts from the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and ...

Season 1972

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 1972 Formula 1 year saw the the duel between the acting word champion Jackie Stewart and the new Brazilian talent Emerson Fittipaldi. Ganna Pogreb...

Drivers: Jackie Stewart

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ...